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

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There are 6 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 16m
    £93–182

  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 / ...
    8h 37m
    £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
    £51–89

  4. Drive  221.3 mi

    1. Drive from Chelmsford to Swanseacar car 221.3 mi
    4h 10m
    £56–81

  5. Fly 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 55m
    £95–251

  6. Fly 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
    12h 49m
    £76–262

Chelmsford to Swansea by train

Calendar144Weekly Trains
Duration4h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket£93Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 223.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 16m

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 16m. 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 8h 37m.

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