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

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

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  1. Train via Bristol

    best
    1. Take the train from Leeds to Bristol Parkwaytrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
    6h 16m
    £139–236

  2. Bus via Birmingham

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 1 Bradford Nelson Street to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus bus Uk075
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Swansea City Bus Stationbus bus Uk084
    9h 30m
    £35–60

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nelson Street N2 to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 172
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus Cpa
    3. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus bus 201 / ...
    8h 25m
    £50–122

  4. Drive 214.1 mi

    1. Drive from Bradford to Swanseacar car 214.1 mi
    4h 26m
    £52–76

  5. 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
    10h 52m
    £78–168

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Manchester Victoriatrain train Leeds - Manchester Victoria / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Swanseatrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Haverfordwest / ...
    6h 16m
    £102–181

Bradford to Swansea by train

Calendar98Weekly Trains
Duration6h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket£139Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 285.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 16m

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

You can take a train from Bradford Interchange to Swansea via Leeds and Bristol Parkway in around 6h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nelson Street N2 to Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Manchester Central Coach Station and Sophia Gardens in around 8h 25m.

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