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How to get fromBarnsley to Swanseaby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Barnsley to Swansea by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Bristol

    best
    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Bristol Parkwaytrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
    5h 44m
    £105–180

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus Uk070 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Swansea City Bus Stationbus bus Uk940 / ...
    8h 37m
    £32–56

  3. Drive  212 mi

    1. Drive from Barnsley to Swanseacar car 212 mi
    4h 25m
    £53–76

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane LBA - CWL
    2. Take the train from Bridgend to Swanseatrain train
    9h 14m
    £93–224

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Stockporttrain train Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Stockport to Swanseatrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
    6h 33m
    £85–154

  6. Bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/A2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 131 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus bus 111 / ...
    9h 25m
    £45–80

Barnsley to Swansea by train

Calendar101Weekly Trains
Duration5h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£105Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 255.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 44m

What companies run services between Barnsley, England and Swansea, Wales?

You can take a train from Barnsley to Swansea via Sheffield and Bristol Parkway in around 5h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barnsley Interchange/A1 to Swansea City Bus Station via Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange and Bristol Bus Station in around 8h 37m.

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