Road Trip Swansea → Pontllanfraith - 79 km / 58 min

How to Travel from

Swansea to Pontllanfraith

by Rideshare, Route or Car

Great Britain Swansea Pontllanfraith

Cheapest

By car (79 km)

58 min

79 km.

from $4

Other

Rideshare

58 min

79 km.

from $4.29

Train, Bus

2 h 17 min

50 km.

from $74.46

Train

2 h 28 min

50 km.

from $72.39

Bus, line 151 bus via Market Square 21

3 h 13 min

50 km.

from $32.20

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:

+49 30 300 137 300

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

flixbus.com

Bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Newport

Ave. Duration:

1h 55m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$12.02–$16.46

Stagecoach South Wales

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

stagecoachbus.com

Bus from Queensway Q5 to Tredegar

Ave. Duration:

1h 1m

Frequency:

Every 15 minutes

Estimated price:

$6.96–$10.13

Bus from Market Square 21 to Tredegar

Ave. Duration:

1h 1m

Frequency:

Every 15 minutes

Estimated price:

$6.96–$10.13

Train operators

First Great Western Service

Phone:

+44 3457 000 125

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

gwr.com/

Train from Swansea to Newport

Ave. Duration:

1h 9m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$39.24–$94.93

Train from Swansea to Cardiff

Ave. Duration:

55 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$31.64–$75.95

National Express

Phone:

08717 81 81 81

Website:

nationalexpress.com/en

Bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Newport

Ave. Duration:

2h 5m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$22.78–$32.91

Transport for Wales

Phone:

03333 211 202

Website:

tfw.wales/

Train from Swansea to Newport

Ave. Duration:

1h 11m

Frequency:

Every 4 hours

Estimated price:

$29.11–$44.30

Train from Swansea to Cardiff

Ave. Duration:

1h 10m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$22.78–$35.44

Train from Cardiff Central to Newbridge

Ave. Duration:

36 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$10.13–$16.46

What is the cheapest way to get from Swansea to Pontllanfraith?

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Pontllanfraith is to bus and line 151 bus which costs $16.30 - $22.83 and takes 3h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Swansea to Pontllanfraith?

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Pontllanfraith is to drive which takes 58 min and costs $15.22 - $23.91 .

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Pontllanfraith?

No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Pontllanfraith. However, there are services departing from Swansea City Bus Station and arriving at Tredegar Junction via Queensway Q5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.

How far is it from Swansea to Pontllanfraith?

The distance between Swansea and Pontllanfraith is 114 km. The road distance is 79.7 km.

How do I travel from Swansea to Pontllanfraith without a car?

The best way to get from Swansea to Pontllanfraith without a car is to train and line 151 bus which takes 2h 17m and costs $30.43 - $86.96 .

How long does it take to get from Swansea to Pontllanfraith?

It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Swansea to Pontllanfraith, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Pontllanfraith bus from?

Swansea to Pontllanfraith bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Swansea City Bus Station.

Train or bus from Swansea to Pontllanfraith?

The best way to get from Swansea to Pontllanfraith is to bus and line 151 bus which takes 3h 3m and costs $16.30 - $22.83 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $31.52 - $81.52 and takes 2h 28m.

Where does the Swansea to Pontllanfraith bus arrive?

Swansea to Pontllanfraith bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newport Train Station.

Can I drive from Swansea to Pontllanfraith?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Pontllanfraith is 80 km. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Swansea to Pontllanfraith.

Where can I stay near Pontllanfraith?

There are 1440+ hotels available in Pontllanfraith. Prices start at $59.83 per night.

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".

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.

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.

Six ways to Travel from Swansea to Pontllanfraith

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Stagecoach South Wales

Train operators

First Great Western Service

National Express

Transport for Wales

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Swansea to Pontllanfraith?

What is the fastest way to get from Swansea to Pontllanfraith?

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Pontllanfraith?

How far is it from Swansea to Pontllanfraith?

How do I travel from Swansea to Pontllanfraith without a car?

How long does it take to get from Swansea to Pontllanfraith?

Where do I catch the Swansea to Pontllanfraith bus from?

Train or bus from Swansea to Pontllanfraith?

Where does the Swansea to Pontllanfraith bus arrive?

Can I drive from Swansea to Pontllanfraith?

Where can I stay near Pontllanfraith?