How Far Is Swansea Bus Station From Train Station?

The distance between Swansea Station and Swansea bus Station is 169 feet. The road distance is 349 feet.

How far is Swansea train station from the beach?

It takes around 24 minutes to walk from Swansea station to the beach.

How many platforms does Swansea station have?

4
Swansea railway station

What time does Swansea bus station close?

The main bus station is open seven days a week between 5.30am and 8.30pm. If you are leaving on a coach before the main bus station opens, you can still gain access to the coach departure area through the southerly entrance by pressing the buzzer and showing your travel ticket to the security guard on duty.

How far is Dragon Hotel from Swansea station?

The central location of the hotel means that it is easy to access by car from the M4, 5-minute walk from Swansea Train Station and the central Bus Station.

What food is Swansea famous for?

• Cockles. For a legendary taste of the sea, you can’t beat fresh Penclawdd cockles.
• Welsh cakes. The simple welshcake may not be likely to feature in a Great British Bake Off technical challenge any time soon, but it’s still an iconic treat.
• Salt marsh lamb.
• Cawl.
• Incredible ice cream.

Is Swansea walkable?

Walkers are spoilt for choice in Swansea and Gower. There is everything from level promenades and parkland for an easy stroll to more strenuous hikes over beaches, moorland and through ancient woods.

What is the biggest train station in Wales?

Cardiff Central
Cardiff Central remains the busiest station in Wales with 22.8% of all station entries and exits (Table 1). Rail station usage in Wales accounts for around 1.8% of the UK total.

Is Swansea bus station open?

Swansea City bus station lies immediately to the west of the Quadrant Shopping Centre. Opening times are 05.30 to 23.30; outside these times passengers boarding National Express coaches can alert the security staff by pressing the buzzer located at the southern entrance of the station (opposite Tesco).

How long is train journey from Paddington to Swansea?

3h 15m
It takes an average of 3h 15m to travel from London Paddington to Swansea by train, over a distance of around 162 miles (260 km). There are normally 26 trains per day travelling from London Paddington to Swansea and tickets for this journey start from £30.20 when you book in advance.

Is bus still free in Swansea?

If you’re travelling for work in Swansea or to enjoy a day out in the city centre or at one of our brilliant beaches, the service is free.

What days are buses free Swansea?

All bus journeys starting and ending in Swansea will be free for everyone each weekend from the end of July and throughout August and will offer a total of 20 days of free travel (Fri – Mon).

How do you pay for a bus in Swansea?

Tickets can be purchased online using the simple journey planner on the National Express homepage. If you prefer to book over the phone, National Express is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on 08717 818 178 (0044 8717 818 178 from overseas).

Is there a sandy beach in Swansea?

If you look up Swansea Bay in the dictionary (our dictionary) you’ll see a picture of a stunning sandy beach. The beaches here have won awards, and plenty of them – including 10th best beach in the world.

Is Swansea worth visiting?

Swansea is the city full of scenic charms, culture and activities. It not only has the shops, bars, restaurants and museums that you’d expect to find in any city, it also boasts a stadium, marina – and plenty of beaches to choose from too.

What is the oldest pub in Swansea?

the No Sign Bar
Established in 1690, the No Sign Bar is widely regarded as Swansea’s oldest pub. The wine cellars date back to the 1400’s and in 1930 were featured as the Wine Vaults in Dylan Thomas’s short story “The Followers”.

What day is Swansea market?

UPLANDS MARKET takes place 9AM – 1PM on the last SATURDAY of each month at Gwydr Square, Uplands, Swansea SA2 0HD.

Is Swansea good for shopping?

A great shopping destination, Swansea is considered to be the regional retail centre for South West Wales. There’s a large selection of high street favourites as well as independent boutiques and specialist stores.

How much is a pint of beer in Swansea?

Swansea has been ranked the 9th cheapest place for beer drinkers in the UK – and the cheapest in Wales – at £3.31 a pint on average.

What is the roughest part of Swansea?

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Is Swansea safe at night?

This shows residents have some the UK’s lowest fears for safely walking alone at night, worries of being mugged or robbed, worries of being attacked or of hate crimes.