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How to get from Powys to Swansea by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Powys to Swansea in Wales, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train from Machynlleth station to Aberystwyth station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPORT FOR WALES bus and finally take the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train from Carmarthen station to Swansea station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 30 min.

270min
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Leaves from Machynlleth

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Powys
  • 2
    Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Wait for train
    TRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Aberystwyth
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aberystwyth
    32 min
  • 4
    Bus - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Wait for bus
    TRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Bus Replacement: Carmarthen
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Carmarthen
    135 min
  • 6
    Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Wait for train
    TRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Swansea
  • 7
    Ride to train station Swansea
    Ride to train station
    Swansea
    56 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Powys to Swansea

The distance between Powys, Wales and Swansea, Wales is approximately 105.89 mi, which can typically be travelled in 270 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Powys to Swansea by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Wales – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Powys

Powys is located at Powys, Wales and the nearest public transport station is Machynlleth Town Clock, Machynlleth.

Bus stations close to Powys:

  • Machynlleth Town Clock, Machynlleth
  • Clock, Machynlleth
  • Wynnstay Arms Hotel, Machynlleth

Public transport stations close to Swansea, Wales

Swansea is located at Swansea, Wales and the nearest public transport station is High Street 1, Swansea.

Bus stations close to Swansea:

  • High Street 1, Swansea
  • Dyfatty, Hafod
  • Parc Tawe North, Parc Tawe

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Powys to Swansea?

    The fastest way takes 270 minutes, using Bus line TRANSPORT FOR WALES, Bus line TRANSPORT FOR WALES, Bus line TRANSPORT FOR WALES.

  • Is there a direct train between Powys and Swansea in Wales?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 30 min.

  • Which train line goes from Powys to Swansea in Wales?

    The TRANSPORT FOR WALES train line goes from Aberystwyth station near Powys to Aberystwyth station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Swansea station near Swansea in Wales

  • How long does it take to travel from Powys to Swansea in Wales by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Powys and Swansea in Wales by train and bus is about 4 hr 30 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Powys to get to Swansea in Wales?

    Get on the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train from the Aberystwyth station near Powys in Wales.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Powys and Swansea in Wales?

    Get off the train at the Swansea station, which is closest to Swansea in Wales.

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