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Compare bus and train for Aberystwyth to Swansea
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Aberystwyth to Swansea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €12. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 5h 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €12, and a train costs an average of €59.
Distance: 55 miles (89 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€14 Average price Cheapest | €59 Average price |
5h 57m Average total duration Fastest 5h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 1m Average total duration 5h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company | Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Aberystwyth to Swansea by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Aberystwyth to Swansea is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Aberystwyth to Swansea:
A bus is $59 (€47) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aberystwyth to Swansea costing on average $75 (€59).
Other travel options to Swansea take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 31m.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Aberystwyth and Swansea as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Aberystwyth station (AYW) and arrive in Swansea station (SWA).
- Buses mostly depart from Aberystwyth, Alexandra Road and arrive in Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Swansea by bus.
- Travel with Transport for Wales to go to Swansea by train.
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