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

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There are 7 ways to get from Chelmsford to Swansea by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train train Clacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Swanseatrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
    4h 15m
    £98–182

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus bus 201 / ...
    7h 29m
    £38–68

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train train Clacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Swansea City Bus Stationbus bus Uk940
    7h 21m
    £50–89

  4. Drive  222.7 mi

    1. Drive from Chelmsford to Swanseacar car 222.7 mi
    4h 11m
    £56–80

  5. Fly London Stansted Airport to Cardiff Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane STN - CWL
    2. Take the train from Bridgend to Swanseatrain train
    8h 7m
    £69–257

  6. Train to London City Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane LCY - CWL
    3. Take the train from Bridgend to Swanseatrain train
    7h 39m
    £301–1,156

  7. Fly London Stansted Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane STN - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain train
    7h 44m
    £91–221

Chelmsford to Swansea by train

Calendar146Weekly Trains
Duration4h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 223.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 15m

What companies run services between Chelmsford, England and Swansea, Wales?

You can take a train from Chelmsford to Swansea via Stratford and London Paddington in around 4h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 29m.

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