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

The cheapest way to get from Charing Cross to Swansea is to bus via Cardiff which costs £23 - £60 and takes 5h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Charing Cross to Swansea is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Charing Cross and Swansea?

No, there is no direct bus from Charing Cross to Swansea station. However, there are services departing from Whitehall / Trafalgar Square and arriving at Swansea City Bus Station via London Victoria and Cardiff - North Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Charing Cross and Swansea?

No, there is no direct train from Charing Cross 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 35m.

How far is it from Charing Cross to Swansea?

The distance between Charing Cross and Swansea is 194 miles. The road distance is 186.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Charing Cross to Swansea without a car is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs £75 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Charing Cross to Swansea, including transfers.

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

Charing Cross to Swansea bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

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

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

Train or bus from Charing Cross to Swansea?

The best way to get from Charing Cross to Swansea is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs £75 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus via Cardiff, which costs £23 - £60 and takes 5h 21m.

Where does the Charing Cross to Swansea bus arrive?

Charing Cross to Swansea bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cardiff - North Road station.

Where does the Charing Cross to Swansea train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Charing Cross to Swansea?

Yes, the driving distance between Charing Cross to Swansea is 186 miles. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Charing Cross to Swansea.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Charing Cross 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 35m
£77–152
Bus via Cardiff
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cardiff - North Roadbus Uk042 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cardiff - North Road to Swansea City Bus Stationbus Uk910 / ...
5h 21m
£24–57
Drive 185.1 mi
1. Drive from Charing Cross to Swanseacar 185.1 mi
3h 23m
£47–67
Bus
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 201 / ...
6h 6m
£37–59

Charing Cross to Swansea by subway and train

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Distance: 192.6 mi
Duration: 3h 35m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Swansea hourly. Tickets cost £75–150 and the journey takes 2h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Whitehall / Trafalgar Square to Swansea City Bus Station via Victoria Coach Station, London Victoria, and Cardiff - North Road in around 5h 21m.

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