There are 3 ways to get from Bolton to Swansea by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Swanseatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
5h 31m£89–158Drive 179.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bolton to Swanseacar 179.6 mi
4h 1m£44–64Bus
- 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 / ...
8h£45–107
Bolton to Swansea by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bolton to Swansea is to bus which costs £40 - £110 and takes 8h.
The fastest way to get from Bolton to Swansea is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Bolton to Swansea station. However, there are services departing from Shiffnall Street and arriving at Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Manchester Central Coach Station and Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
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 180.7 miles.
The best way to get from Bolton to Swansea without a car is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs £85 - £160.
It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Bolton to Swansea, including transfers.
Bolton to Swansea bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Bolton to Swansea train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
The best way to get from Bolton to Swansea is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs £85 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 8h.
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 £85–150 and the journey takes 4h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shiffnall Street to Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Sophia Gardens in around 8h.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £85–150
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–20
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Bolton to Swansea bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Bolton to Swansea train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Swansea station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bolton to Swansea is 181 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Bolton to Swansea.
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