Several modes of transportation make Swansea an accessible & transport-friendly city! The town provides buses, rails, highways, canals, and carpooling services. The bus is the most commonly used mode of transportation. As a student, you can acquire a student pass, which can get you discounts on rail and bus tickets. Most of our choices for student accommodation Swansea are directly connected to these links. Here are some of the best transport options in Swansea:
1. Bus: Cymru is one of the leading bus services that operates in the city. South Wales Transport, Lewis Coaches, First Call Travel, and DANSA all run routes in the city, most of which serve Swansea bus stations. Adults must pay £4.70 per trip, while MetroCard users will pay £4.20. You can also choose a Swansea PlusBus bus pass, significantly reducing local transportation costs. You can take the Swansea bus station, Bus Station (Stand C) bus stop, and High Street Station bus station near the student accommodation in Swansea.
2. Train: Swansea Railway Station is the city's central railway station and is near the Swansea student accommodation we offer. Four trains run to nearby cities and across the city every day. The adult ticket price is £30 per trip.
3. Subways: Subways are another efficient way to travel across Wales. The city has an extensive network that operates in a circular route with 15 stations, making it very accessible and easy to navigate. Normally, a one-way single ticket costs around £1.55. At Swansea, the subway halts at Kelvinbridge and Hillhead stations, which connect you to the Westline and city centre.
4. Bicycle: Cycling is the most cost-effective and sustainable mode of travel. Students will find bike storage facilities in options for student accommodation in Swansea by us, like St. Davids, Swansea.