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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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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£17 Average Price Cheapest | £67 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 |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Swansea to Aberystwyth
How to get to Aberystwyth from Swansea by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Swansea to Aberystwyth is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
L65011 · AW818000Cheapest
L65011 · AW818000Fastest
L64753 · AW817700Other options
L64100 · AW817900
L64103 · AW818100
L65020 · AW818800Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
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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.

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.
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