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There are 4 ways to get from Burnley to Swansea by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Manchester Victoriatrain train Blackburn - Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Swanseatrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
    6h 14m
    £80–139
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus X43
    2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Swansea City Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 38m
    £33–57
  3. Drive  200.7 mi

    1. Drive from Burnley to Swanseacar car 200.7 mi
    4h 18m
    £51–73
  4. Train via Crewe

    1. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Swanseatrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
    6h 23m
    £76–141

Burnley to Swansea by bus

Calendar35Weekly Buses
Duration9h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£33Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Burnley, England and Swansea, Wales?

You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Swansea via Manchester Victoria, Victoria, Piccadilly, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 6h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Swansea City Bus Station via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Bristol Bus Station in around 9h 38m.

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