How to get to Aberystwyth from Swansea

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Compare coach and train for Swansea to Aberystwyth

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Swansea to Aberystwyth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. 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 coach costs an average of £11, and a train costs an average of £27.

Distance: 89 km

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£17

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£67

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6h 9m

Average total duration

5h 39m

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6h 2m

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5h 32m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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from Swansea to Aberystwyth

How to get to Aberystwyth from Swansea by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Swansea to Aberystwyth is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Transport for WalesL65011 · AW818000
10:093h13
Swansea station (SWA)
13:22Aberystwyth station (AYW)
£121One-way
1 change

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Transport for WalesL65011 · AW818000
10:093h13
Swansea station (SWA)
13:22Aberystwyth station (AYW)
£121One-way
1 change

Fastest

Transport for WalesL64753 · AW817700
08:203h02
Swansea station (SWA)
11:22Aberystwyth station (AYW)
£141One-way
1 change

Other options

Transport for WalesL64100 · AW817900
08:493h33
Swansea station (SWA)
12:22Aberystwyth station (AYW)
£121One-way
1 change
Transport for WalesL64103 · AW818100
11:043h18
Swansea station (SWA)
14:22Aberystwyth station (AYW)
£121One-way
1 change
Transport for WalesL65020 · AW818800
12:063h16
Swansea station (SWA)
15:22Aberystwyth station (AYW)
£121One-way
1 change

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FAQs: 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.

FAQs

There are 2 ways to get from Swansea to Aberystwyth: coach or train.

The cheapest way to travel between Swansea and Aberystwyth is a coach with an average price of £16.

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

Taking a coach costs £7 less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of £23.

The fastest way to get to Aberystwyth from Swansea is by coach with an average travel time of 2 h 43 min.

Other travel options to Aberystwyth take longer:

Train takes 5 h 14 min on average.

You should expect to travel around 55 miles from Swansea to Aberystwyth.

The average frequency per day from Swansea to Aberystwyth is:

  • 5 coaches a day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Swansea to Aberystwyth as scheduled services by coach or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Swansea to Aberystwyth:

    Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Swansea to Aberystwyth:

    • You can travel by coach to Aberystwyth from Swansea with Transport for Wales or National Express, and you can find Transport for Wales Swansea to Aberystwyth tickets for £16 on Omio.

    Yes, there are direct services available from Swansea to Aberystwyth with the following travel companies:

    • Take a direct coach with.

    Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Aberystwyth as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Swansea to Aberystwyth.

    Looking to extend your trip from Swansea to Aberystwyth? Many Omio customers who go from Swansea to Aberystwyth usually extend their holiday to explore other popular destinations like London, Birmingham, Cardiff, Manchester or Marston Green. If you're looking to explore London, Birmingham, Cardiff, Manchester or Marston Green from Aberystwyth, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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