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Outbound fromSwansea to Criccieth by train
It takes an average of 8h 4m to travel from Swansea to Criccieth by train, over a distance of around 90 miles (145 km). There are normally 10 trains per day travelling from Swansea to Criccieth and tickets for this journey start from £37.70 when you book in advance.
Taking the train from Swansea to Criccieth in 6 hours 30 minutes
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It usually takes around 8 hours 4 minutes to travel the 90 miles (145 km) from Swansea to Criccieth by train, although you can get there in as little as 6 hours 30 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 10 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. During your journey, you'll either be travelling with Great Western Railway or Transport for Wales, as they are the main operators of services on this route.
Book train tickets from Swansea to Criccieth in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £37.70. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Criccieth by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Swansea to Criccieth
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Swansea to Criccieth is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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