Further afield: day trip opportunities from Swansea by Train and Bus

The Beacons Bus linking Swansea with the Brecon Beacons on Sundays and Bank Holidays starts on May 29 2011. Download the leaflet here (pdf, 1.1Mb).

The X63 bus, running several times a day, is an excellent link to some key National Park attractions (Henrhyd Waterfall at Coelbren, Craig y Nos Country Park, Dan yr Ogof Showcaves) and Brecon.

Tickets: The Powys Day Rover ticket is valid on X63 and connecting services from Brecon.

See also http://www.travelbreconbeacons.info/

Swansea to the Heart of Wales by Train

One of Wales most outstanding train journeys is the 121 mile link through the scenic heart of Wales between Swansea and Shrewsbury. En route, there are lots of interesting places to visit; Llandeilo, Llandovery, Llanwrtyd Wells, Llandrindod Wells and Knighton, all can be visited there and back in a day. There are trains at 0915 and 1316 on weekdays permitting all day or afternoon options and at 1106 on Sundays (with live music the first Sunday each month).

Tickets: Buy a Day Return to your chosen destination. There are also circular tour and other special offers; go to www.heart-of-wales.co.uk for details.

Swansea to the National Botanic Garden by Train and Bus.

One of Wales’ outstanding icons with an amazing collection of over 8000 different plant varieties spread across 560 acres of beautiful countryside; a range of themed gardens and the world’s largest single-spanned glasshouse with the best display of Mediterranean climate zone plants in the Northern Hemisphere. Direct Train from Swansea to Carmarthen with Bus 166  connection from the station direct to the Botanic Gardens. No service Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays.

Tickets: Buy a train Day Return ticket from Swansea to Carmarthen, and a return ticket on the Bus.

Swansea to Laugharne (Dylan Thomas Trail) by Train and Bus.

Complement your visit to the Dylan Thomas experience in Swansea with a trip to the famous Boathouse at Laugharne, following the famous Dylan Thomas Trail. Direct train from Swansea to Carmarthen with Bus 222  connection from the station direct to Laugharne. Several options available permitting full or half day trips. No service Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays.

Tickets: Buy a train Day Return ticket from Swansea to Carmarthen and a return ticket on the Bus.