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How to get fromBurton upon Trent to Swanseaby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Burton upon Trent to Swansea by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Burton-on-Trent to Newport (S Wales)train train Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Swanseatrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Haverfordwest / ...
    3h 50m
    £92–146

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Burton-on-Trent to Birmingham New Streettrain train Nottingham - Birmingham New Street / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Swansea City Bus Stationbus bus Uk084
    5h 52m
    £34–52

  3. Drive 147.7 mi

    1. Drive from Burton upon Trent to Swanseacar car 147.7 mi
    3h 20m
    £36–52

  4. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Burton-on-Trent to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain train
    4h 14m
    £97–158

  5. Train via Hereford

    1. Take the train from Burton-on-Trent to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain train
    3. Take the train from Hereford to Swanseatrain train
    5h 44m
    £75–143

Burton upon Trent to Swansea by train

Calendar85Weekly Trains
Duration3h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 183.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Burton upon Trent, England and Swansea, Wales?

You can take a train from Burton-on-Trent to Swansea via Newport (S Wales) in around 3h 50m.

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