Road Trip Swansea → Nelson - 59 km / 52 min | Map, Stops, Rideshares & Tips

How to Travel from

Swansea to Nelson

by Rideshare, Route or Car

Great Britain Swansea Nelson

Cheapest

By car (59 km)

52 min

59 km.

from $3

Other

Rideshare

52 min

59 km.

from $3.21

Train

2 h 13 min

44 km.

from $66.63

Train, Bus

3 h 8 min

44 km.

from $51.87

Train operators

First Great Western Service

Phone:

+44 3457 000 125

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

gwr.com/

Train from Swansea to Cardiff

Ave. Duration:

55 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$31.64–$75.95

Train from Swansea to Bridgend

Ave. Duration:

31 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$17.72–$46.83

National Express

Phone:

08717 81 81 81

Website:

nationalexpress.com/en

Bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Sophia

Ave. Duration:

1h 25m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$21.52–$30.38

Transport for Wales

Phone:

03333 211 202

Website:

tfw.wales/

Train from Swansea to Cardiff

Ave. Duration:

1h 10m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$22.78–$35.44

Train from Cardiff Central to Ystrad

Ave. Duration:

31 min

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$6.33–$10.76

Train from Swansea to Bridgend

Ave. Duration:

40 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$12.66–$20.25

Bus operators

Stagecoach South Wales

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

stagecoachbus.com

Bus from Station Hill to Pontypridd

Ave. Duration:

1h 25m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$10.13–$13.92

Bus from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ to Pontypridd

Ave. Duration:

30 min

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$6.33–$8.86

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

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Nelson is to drive which costs $11.96 - $17.39 and takes 51 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Nelson is to drive which takes 51 min and costs $11.96 - $17.39 .

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Nelson?

No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Nelson station. However, there are services departing from Swansea City Bus Station and arriving at Nelson Bus Station Stand 1 via Sophia Gardens, Greyfriars Road Stop GJ and Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.

How far is it from Swansea to Nelson?

The distance between Swansea and Nelson is 98 km. The road distance is 59.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Swansea to Nelson without a car is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs $28.26 - $81.52 .

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

It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from Swansea to Nelson, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Nelson bus from?

Swansea to Nelson bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Swansea City Bus Station.

Train or bus from Swansea to Nelson?

The best way to get from Swansea to Nelson is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs $28.26 - $81.52 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $29.35 - $41.30 and takes 3h 15m.

Where does the Swansea to Nelson bus arrive?

Swansea to Nelson bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens Cricket Ground station.

Can I drive from Swansea to Nelson?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Nelson is 60 km. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Swansea to Nelson.

Where can I stay near Nelson?

There are 1332+ hotels available in Nelson. 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".

Llancaiach Fawr

Llancaiach Fawr Manor is a Tudor manor house near the village of Nelson, located just to the north of the site of the former Llancaiach Colliery in the heart of the Rhymney Valley in South Wales. The semi-fortified house was built on the site of an earlier medieval structure, either on top of the previous dwelling or possibly incorporated within the eastern end of that building. It is a Grade I listed building and is now best known as the home of Colonel Edward Prichard (died 1655), who hosted a visit by King Charles I of England in 1645.

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.

Five ways to Travel from Swansea to Nelson

Transport providers

Train operators

First Great Western Service

National Express

Transport for Wales

Bus operators

Stagecoach South Wales

Questions and Answers

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Nelson?

How far is it from Swansea to Nelson?

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

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

Where do I catch the Swansea to Nelson bus from?

Train or bus from Swansea to Nelson?

Where does the Swansea to Nelson bus arrive?

Can I drive from Swansea to Nelson?

Where can I stay near Nelson?