What is the cheapest way to get from Charing Cross (Station) to Swansea?

The cheapest way to get from Charing Cross (Station) to Swansea is to bus via Heathrow Central Bus Station which costs £25 - £45 and takes 7h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Charing Cross (Station) to Swansea?

The fastest way to get from Charing Cross (Station) to Swansea is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs £45 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Charing Cross (Station) and Swansea?

No, there is no direct bus from Charing Cross (Station) to Swansea station. However, there are services departing from Whitehall / Trafalgar Square and arriving at Swansea Bus Station Stand B via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Charing Cross (Station) and Swansea?

No, there is no direct train from Charing Cross (Station) station to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Charing Cross station and arriving at Swansea via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

How far is it from Charing Cross (Station) to Swansea?

The distance between Charing Cross (Station) and Swansea is 194 miles. The road distance is 186.4 miles.

How do I travel from Charing Cross (Station) to Swansea without a car?

The best way to get from Charing Cross (Station) to Swansea without a car is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs £85 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Charing Cross (Station) to Swansea?

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Charing Cross (Station) to Swansea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Charing Cross (Station) to Swansea bus from?

Charing Cross (Station) to Swansea bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the Charing Cross (Station) to Swansea train from?

Charing Cross (Station) to Swansea train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from London Paddington station.

Train or bus from Charing Cross (Station) to Swansea?

The best way to get from Charing Cross (Station) to Swansea is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs £85 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £100 and takes 5h 35m.

Where does the Charing Cross (Station) to Swansea bus arrive?

Charing Cross (Station) to Swansea bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Swansea Bus Station Stand B.

Where does the Charing Cross (Station) to Swansea train arrive?

Charing Cross (Station) to Swansea train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Swansea station.

Can I drive from Charing Cross (Station) to Swansea?

Yes, the driving distance between Charing Cross (Station) to Swansea is 186 miles. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Charing Cross (Station) to Swansea.

How do I get a train ticket from Charing Cross (Station) to Swansea?

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Charing Cross (Station) to Swansea - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Charing Cross (Station) to Swansea by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Swanseatrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
3h 40m
£88–170
Bus via Heathrow Central Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Charing Cross to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus N9
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Swansea City Bus Stationbus Uk940
7h 10m
£25–42
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 507 / ...
5h 35m
£26–99
Drive 185.3 mi
1. Drive from Charing Cross (Station) to Swanseacar 185.3 mi
3h 24m
£45–66

Charing Cross (Station) to Swansea by foot, subway, and train

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3h 40mAverage Duration

£88Cheapest Price

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Distance: 192.8 mi
Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Charing Cross (Station), Greater London, England and Swansea, Wales?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Swansea hourly. Tickets cost £85–160 and the journey takes 2h 52m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Swansea Bus Station Stand B hourly. Tickets cost £35–90 and the journey takes 4h 45m. FlixBus also services this route 4 times a day.

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