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

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There are 5 ways to get from Buxton to Swansea by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Stockport to Swanseatrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
    5h 48m
    £76–131

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terrace Road to Manchester Airport The Stationbus bus 199
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus bus 111 / ...
    10h
    £42–71

  3. Drive  166.8 mi

    1. Drive from Buxton to Swanseacar car 166.8 mi
    3h 53m
    £42–60

  4. Fly to Cardiff Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane MAN - CWL
    2. Take the train from Bridgend to Swanseatrain train
    8h 33m
    £68–265

  5. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane MAN - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain train
    8h 15m
    £95–219

Buxton to Swansea by train

Calendar54Weekly Trains
Duration5h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 226.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 48m

What companies run services between Buxton, Derbyshire, England and Swansea, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Stockport to Swansea every 4 hours. Tickets cost £70–120 and the journey takes 4h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terrace Road to Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Manchester Airport The Station and Birmingham Coach Station in around 10h.

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