Aberdare, Mid Glamorgan to Swansea, West Glamorgan from $9: 4 ways by bus, train, flight or car

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How to Get from Aberdare to Swansea: Cheapest, Fastest and Best Way

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$9 by carBest price

43.4 kmDistance

38m Fastest

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Aberdare - Swansea operators

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Train

Contact phone

03333 211 202

Website

https://tfw.wales/

Train from Aberdare to Cardiff Central

Average Duration

1h 2m

Estimated price

$10-16

Train from Cardiff Central to Swansea

Average Duration

1h 5m

Estimated price

$20-30

Train from Aberdare to Pontypridd

Average Duration

26m

Estimated price

$4-8

Contact phone

+44 3457 000 125

Website

https://www.gwr.com/

Train from Cardiff Central to Swansea

Average Duration

52m

Estimated price

$27-65

Bus

Contact phone

+49 30 300 137 300

Website

https://www.flixbus.co.uk

Bus from Cardiff Royal Welsh College of Music to Swansea City Bus Station

Average Duration

1h 5m

Estimated price

$8-13

Taxi

Contact phone

+44 7917 218 656

Taxi from Aberdare to Swansea

Average Duration

38m

Estimated price

$80-100

Contact phone

+44 7771 306 934

Taxi from Aberdare to Swansea

Average Duration

38m

Estimated price

$80-100

Contact phone

+44 800 246 1123

Taxi from Aberdare to Swansea

Average Duration

38m

Estimated price

$80-100

Contact phone

+44 1685 878 855

Taxi from Aberdare to Swansea

Average Duration

38m

Estimated price

$80-100

Aberdare to Swansea: Overview of Bus, Train, Flight, and Car Trips

Traveling between Aberdare and Swansea offers a variety of convenient options to suit your preferences, schedule, and budget. Whether you prioritize affordability, speed, or comfort, you’re sure to find the perfect way to travel without compromising on quality or convenience.

🚗 Embark on a picturesque road journey from Aberdare to Swansea, spanning a distance of 45.1 km. In just 38 minutes, you'll navigate through charming Welsh landscapes and quaint villages. 💸 Enjoy flexibility in your travel budget as the cost of driving from Aberdare to Swansea typically ranges from £7 to £11.

Average price

£7 - £11

🚅 Start your journey from Aberdare station with Transport for Wales towards Barry Island. This initial leg will take you to Cardiff Central. 🚅 The entire trip from Aberdare to Swansea by train, with transfers included, will take approximately 2 hours and 10 minutes.

Departure Point

Aberdare station

Arrival Point

Swansea station

🚌 Starting from Aberdare CF44, UK, you can take a Stagecoach South Wales bus towards Glynneath, with a travel time of around 45 minutes, departing from North Avenue and arriving at Glynneath Fire Station. From there, transfer to a First Cymru bus towards Swansea, a journey that takes about 1 hour and 17 minutes. 🚍 Another route option involves taking a Stagecoach South Wales bus towards Glynneath, with a journey lasting around 47 minutes, departing from North Avenue and arriving at Nant Hir. Next, transfer to a DANSA bus towards Neath, a trip that takes about 42 minutes, departing from Nant Hir and arriving at Neath. Finally, board an Adventure Travel bus towards Swansea, with a travel time of approximately 24 minutes, departing from London Road and arriving at Swansea. 🌉 Overall, the trip from Aberdare to Swansea by bus offers two different route options, each with its own set of transfers and timings. Whether you choose the faster or slightly longer route, you can enjoy the scenic journey covering a distance of either 60.1 km or 65.9 km, depending on your chosen path.