There are 2 ways to get from Bolton to Swansea by train or car
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Bolton to Swansea by train
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The cheapest way to get from Bolton to Swansea is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 4h.
The fastest way to get from Bolton to Swansea is to drive which takes 4h and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Bolton and arriving at Swansea via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
The distance between Bolton and Swansea is 226 miles. The road distance is 180.5 miles.
The best way to get from Bolton to Swansea without a car is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs £70 - £130.
It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Bolton to Swansea, including transfers.
Bolton to Swansea train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Bolton to Swansea train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Swansea station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bolton to Swansea is 180 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Bolton to Swansea.
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What companies run services between Bolton, England and Swansea, Wales?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Swansea every 4 hours. Tickets cost £70–120 and the journey takes 4h 10m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £70–120
- Website
- Transport for Wales
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