There are 4 ways to get from Ashton-under-Lyne to Swansea by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Swanseatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Haverfordwest / ...
5h 37m£88–153Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cpa
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 201 / ...
7h 31m£45–107Drive 181.5 mi
- Drive from Ashton-under-Lyne to Swanseacar 181.5 mi
4h£45–64Fly, train
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane MAN - CWL
- Take the train from Bridgend to Swanseatrain
7h 56m£62–244
Ashton-under-Lyne to Swansea by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ashton-under-Lyne to Swansea is to bus which costs £40 - £110 and takes 7h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Ashton-under-Lyne to Swansea is to drive which takes 4h and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Ashton-under-Lyne to Swansea station. However, there are services departing from Cavendish Street and arriving at Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Manchester Central Coach Station and Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Ashton-under-Lyne to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Ashton-under-Lyne and arriving at Swansea via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
The distance between Ashton-under-Lyne and Swansea is 221 miles. The road distance is 182.6 miles.
The best way to get from Ashton-under-Lyne to Swansea without a car is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs £85 - £160.
It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Ashton-under-Lyne to Swansea, including transfers.
Ashton-under-Lyne to Swansea bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Ashton-under-Lyne to Swansea train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
The best way to get from Ashton-under-Lyne to Swansea is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs £85 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 7h 31m.
What companies run services between Ashton-under-Lyne, England and Swansea, Wales?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Swansea every 4 hours. Tickets cost £85–150 and the journey takes 4h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cavendish Street to Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Sophia Gardens in around 7h 31m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Cardiff Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £60–330
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Cardiff Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £40–200
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Cardiff Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £60–280
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Cardiff Airport via Alicante–Elche
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- £85–280
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £85–150
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Bridgend to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Bridgend to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–22
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £35–85
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Swansea Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–20
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Ashton-under-Lyne to Swansea bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Ashton-under-Lyne to Swansea train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Swansea station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ashton-under-Lyne to Swansea is 183 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Ashton-under-Lyne to Swansea.
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