Merlin's Backpackers, Swansea

• By Car
• The M4 from London links with Cardiff, Neath and Swansea. Alternatively you can take the M40 and A40 westwards linking with the A465 Heads of the Valleys road. From the North and Midlands, the M6, M50, A40 and A438 all provide quick and easy access to the area.
• If using the M4 turn off at junction 45. Head north on the A4067 sign posted for Dan Yr Ogof Caves/Pontardawe. After approx.10 miles, and just after a roundabout, take the right turn signed for Ystradgynlais. At the mini-roundabout turn left and follow the road over a river bridge. Turn left after the zebra (pedestrian ) crossing. This is Commercial Street with Merlins 200m down on the right.
• By Coach / Bus
• Regular luxury express coach services run to Swansea with good onward connections to Merlins.
• Connecting buses from Swansea are the X20, 24 and 25. From Neath they are the 63 and 68. From Neath you can also change in Pontardawe on the 146 and 122.
• By Train
• High speed trains run regularly from London Paddington to Cardiff, Neath and Swansea .
• By Air
• Cardiff International and Bristol Airports offer scheduled and charter flights. For connections from London see above. Transfers can be arranged.