How to travel from Swansea to Aberystwyth

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from Swansea to Aberystwyth

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.

Transport for Wales
01:10PM5h12
Swansea
06:22PMAberystwyth
$151One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Transport for Wales
01:10PM5h12
Swansea
06:22PMAberystwyth
$151One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Transport for Wales
01:08PM3h14
Swansea
04:22PMAberystwyth
$251One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Transport for Wales
12:16PM4h06
Swansea
04:22PMAberystwyth
$161One-way
0 transfers
Transport for Wales
11:03AM3h19
Swansea
02:22PMAberystwyth
$251One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Swansea to Aberystwyth

Travel to Aberystwyth easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Swansea to Aberystwyth.

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There are 2 options to travel between Swansea and Aberystwyth including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Swansea to Aberystwyth is a bus with an average price of $10 (€8).

This is compared to other travel options from Swansea to Aberystwyth:

A bus is $26 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swansea to Aberystwyth costing on average $36 (€30).

The fastest way to travel from Swansea to Aberystwyth is by bus with an average journey time of 3h 2m.

Other travel options to Aberystwyth take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 30m.

The distance from Swansea to Aberystwyth is approximately 55 miles (89 km).
The average frequency per day from Swansea to Aberystwyth is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Swansea to Aberystwyth:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Swansea to Aberystwyth, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Transport for Wales to go to Aberystwyth by train.
Omio customers who travel from Swansea to Aberystwyth often also extend their vacation to go to London, Birmingham, Cardiff, Manchester, Carmarthen. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Aberystwyth and these popular destinations at a great price.
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