There are 6 ways to get from Cambridge to Swansea by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain Kings Lynn - London Kings Cross / ...
- Take the train from London Paddington to Swanseatrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
4h 28m£114–240Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Parkside to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 201 / ...
7h 20m£46–122Drive 205.9 mi
- Drive from Cambridge to Swanseacar 205.9 mi
4h 13m£50–73Fly, train
- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane STN - CWL
- Take the train from Bridgend to Swanseatrain
12h 15m£88–254Train
- Take the train from Cambridge to Farringdontrain Cambridge - Brighton / ...
- Take the train from London Paddington to Swanseatrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
4h 50m£118–235Train via Birmingham
- Take the train from Cambridge to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain
- Take the train from Hereford to Swanseatrain
7h 48m£133–224
Cambridge to Swansea by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Swansea is to bus which costs £45 - £130 and takes 7h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Swansea is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to Swansea station. However, there are services departing from Parkside and arriving at Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Swansea via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
The distance between Cambridge and Swansea is 249 miles. The road distance is 207.1 miles.
The best way to get from Cambridge to Swansea without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 28m and costs £110 - £240.
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Cambridge to Swansea, including transfers.
Cambridge to Swansea bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Parkside station.
Cambridge to Swansea train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Cambridge station.
The best way to get from Cambridge to Swansea is to train via London which takes 4h 28m and costs £110 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £130 and takes 7h 20m.
What companies run services between Cambridge, England and Swansea, Wales?
You can take a train from Cambridge to Swansea via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 4h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parkside to Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 20m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from London Stansted Airport to Cardiff Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 32m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- £45–220
Flights from London Stansted Airport to Cardiff Airport via Alicante–Elche
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 40m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- £55–140
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from London Stansted Airport to Cardiff Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- When
- Friday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- £60–320
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatnorthernrail.com
Train from Cambridge to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £27–65
- Website
- https://www.greatnorthernrail.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Cambridge to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £29–60
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from Cambridge to Farringdon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from London Paddington to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £85–170
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bridgend to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–22
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from London Paddington to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £85–170
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Bridgend to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Hereford to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Cambridge to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £75–110
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–50
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Parkside to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–85
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Cambridge to Swansea bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Cambridge to Swansea train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at King's Cross station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Swansea is 207 miles. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Cambridge to Swansea.
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