What is the cheapest way to get from Brighton to Swansea?

The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Swansea is to bus which costs £35 - £75 and takes 7h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brighton to Swansea?

The fastest way to get from Brighton to Swansea is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Brighton and Swansea?

No, there is no direct bus from Brighton to Swansea station. However, there are services departing from Preston Circus and arriving at Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Brighton and Swansea?

No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Brighton and arriving at Swansea via Farringdon Without and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.

How far is it from Brighton to Swansea?

The distance between Brighton and Swansea is 247 miles. The road distance is 213.3 miles.

How do I travel from Brighton to Swansea without a car?

The best way to get from Brighton to Swansea without a car is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs £110 - £230.

How long does it take to get from Brighton to Swansea?

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Brighton to Swansea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Swansea bus from?

Brighton to Swansea bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Preston Circus station.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Swansea train from?

Brighton to Swansea train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.

Train or bus from Brighton to Swansea?

The best way to get from Brighton to Swansea is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs £110 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which costs £40 - £120 and takes 6h 59m.

Where does the Brighton to Swansea bus arrive?

Brighton to Swansea bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Brighton to Swansea train arrive?

Brighton to Swansea train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Farringdon station.

Can I drive from Brighton to Swansea?

Yes, the driving distance between Brighton to Swansea is 213 miles. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Brighton to Swansea.

How do I get a train ticket from Brighton to Swansea?

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Brighton to Swansea - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdontrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Swanseatrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
4h 56m
£114–228
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Swansea City Bus Stationbus Uk940
7h 57m
£38–73
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 025
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 201 / ...
6h 59m
£43–115
Drive 212 mi
1. Drive from Brighton to Swanseacar 212 mi
4h 9m
£52–75
Fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LGW - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain
8h 12m
£111–246
Train via Southampton
1. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Swanseatrain
6h 21m
£100–203
Fly to Cardiff Airport, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane LGW - CWL
2. Take the train from Bridgend to Swanseatrain
8h 52m
£93–211

Brighton to Swansea by train

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Distance: 245.2 mi
Duration: 4h 56m

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

You can take a train from Brighton to Swansea via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and London Paddington in around 4h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Circus to Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 6h 59m.

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