How to Travel from

Swansea to Hensol Castle

by Rideshare, Route or Car

Great Britain Swansea Hensol Castle

Cheapest

By car (53 km)

40 min

53 km.

from $2

Other

Rideshare

40 min

53 km.

from $2.88

Train

1 h 20 min

40 km.

from $55.20

Train, Bus

2 h 54 min

40 km.

from $61.46

Train operators

First Great Western Service

Phone:

+44 3457 000 125

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

gwr.com/

Train from Swansea to Bridgend

Ave. Duration:

31 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$17.72–$46.83

Train from Swansea to Cardiff

Ave. Duration:

55 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$31.64–$75.95

Transport for Wales

Phone:

03333 211 202

Website:

tfw.wales/

Train from Swansea to Bridgend

Ave. Duration:

40 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$12.66–$20.25

Train from Bridgend to Pontyclun

Ave. Duration:

13 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$4.56–$6.96

Train from Swansea to Cardiff

Ave. Duration:

1h 10m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$22.78–$35.44

Bus operators

Stagecoach South Wales

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

stagecoachbus.com

Bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Miskin

Ave. Duration:

47 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$6.33–$9.49

First South & West Wales

Phone:

+44 1792 57 22 55

Website:

firstbus.co.uk/south-west-wales

Bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Miskin

Ave. Duration:

57 min

Frequency:

4 times a day

What is the cheapest way to get from Swansea to Hensol Castle?

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Hensol Castle is to drive which costs $10.33 - $16.30 and takes 41 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Swansea to Hensol Castle?

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Hensol Castle is to drive which takes 41 min and costs $10.33 - $16.30 .

How far is it from Swansea to Hensol Castle?

The distance between Swansea and Hensol Castle is 59 km. The road distance is 53.7 km.

How do I travel from Swansea to Hensol Castle without a car?

The best way to get from Swansea to Hensol Castle without a car is to train which takes 1h 20m and costs $26.09 - $59.78 .

How long does it take to get from Swansea to Hensol Castle?

It takes approximately 1h 20m to get from Swansea to Hensol Castle, including transfers.

Can I drive from Swansea to Hensol Castle?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Hensol Castle is 54 km. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Swansea to Hensol Castle.

Where can I stay near Hensol Castle?

There are 1250+ hotels available in Hensol Castle. Prices start at $51.34 per night.

Castell Coch

Castell Coch (Welsh for 'red castle'; Welsh pronunciation: ) is a 19th-century Gothic Revival castle built above the village of Tongwynlais in Wales. The first castle on the site was built by the Normans after 1081 to protect the newly conquered town of Cardiff and control the route along the River Taff. Abandoned shortly afterwards, the castle's earth motte was reused by Gilbert de Clare as the basis for a new stone fortification, which he built between 1267 and 1277 to control his freshly annexed Welsh lands. This castle may have been destroyed in the native Welsh rebellion of 1314. In 1760, the castle ruins were acquired by John Stuart, 3rd Earl of Bute, as part of a marriage settlement that brought the family vast estates in South Wales.

Cardiff Castle

Cardiff Castle (Welsh: Castell Caerdydd) is a medieval castle and Victorian Gothic revival mansion located in the city centre of Cardiff, Wales. The original motte and bailey castle was built in the late 11th century by Norman invaders on top of a 3rd-century Roman fort. The castle was commissioned either by William the Conqueror or by Robert Fitzhamon, and formed the heart of the medieval town of Cardiff and the Marcher Lord territory of Glamorgan. In the 12th century the castle began to be rebuilt in stone, probably by Robert of Gloucester, with a shell keep and substantial defensive walls being erected. Further work was conducted by the 6th Earl of Gloucester in the second half of the 13th century. Cardiff Castle was repeatedly involved in the conflicts between the Anglo-Normans and the Welsh, being attacked several times in the 12th century, and stormed in 1404 during the revolt of Owain Glyndŵr.

Caerphilly Castle

Caerphilly Castle (Welsh: Castell Caerffili) is a medieval fortification in Caerphilly in South Wales. The castle was constructed by Gilbert de Clare in the 13th century as part of his campaign to maintain control of Glamorgan, and saw extensive fighting between Gilbert, his descendants, and the native Welsh rulers. Surrounded by extensive artificial lakes – considered by historian Allen Brown to be "the most elaborate water defences in all Britain" – it occupies around 30 acres (12 ha) and is the largest castle in Wales and the third-largest castle in the United Kingdom (after Dover Castle & Windsor Castle). It is famous for having introduced concentric castle defences to Britain and for its large gatehouses. Gilbert began work on the castle in 1268 following his occupation of the north of Glamorgan, with the majority of the construction occurring over the next three years at a considerable cost. The project was opposed by Gilbert's Welsh rival Llywelyn ap Gruffudd, leading to the site being burnt in 1270 and taken over by royal officials in 1271. Despite these interruptions, Gilbert successfully completed the castle and took control of the region. The core of Caerphilly Castle, including the castle's luxurious accommodation, was built on what became a central island, surrounding by several artificial lakes, a design Gilbert probably derived from that at Kenilworth. The dams for these lakes were further fortified, and an island to the west provided additional protection. The concentric rings of walls inspired Edward I's castles in North Wales, and proved what historian Norman Pounds has termed "a turning point in the history of the castle in Britain".

Four ways to Travel from Swansea to Hensol Castle

Transport providers

Train operators

First Great Western Service

Transport for Wales

Bus operators

Stagecoach South Wales

First South & West Wales

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Swansea to Hensol Castle?

What is the fastest way to get from Swansea to Hensol Castle?

How far is it from Swansea to Hensol Castle?

How do I travel from Swansea to Hensol Castle without a car?

How long does it take to get from Swansea to Hensol Castle?

Can I drive from Swansea to Hensol Castle?

Where can I stay near Hensol Castle?