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Compare bus and train for Swansea to Aberystwyth
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Swansea to Aberystwyth 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 train which can get you there in 5h 32m. 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 €30.
Distance: 55 miles (89 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€18 Average price Cheapest | €74 Average price |
6h 9m Average total duration 5h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 2m Average total duration Fastest 5h 32m 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 Swansea to Aberystwyth by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Swansea to Aberystwyth 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 Swansea to Aberystwyth:
A bus is $23 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swansea to Aberystwyth costing on average $38 (€30).
Other travel options to Aberystwyth take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 4m.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Swansea and Aberystwyth as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Swansea station (SWA) and arrive in Aberystwyth station (AYW).
- Buses mostly depart from Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station and arrive in Aberystwyth, Alexandra Road.
- Travel with National Express to go to Aberystwyth by bus.
- Travel with Transport for Wales to go to Aberystwyth by train.
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