What is the cheapest way to get from Cumbria to Swansea?

The cheapest way to get from Cumbria to Swansea is to bus which costs £45 - £85 and takes 11h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cumbria to Swansea?

The fastest way to get from Cumbria to Swansea is to drive which takes 5h 17m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Cumbria and Swansea?

No, there is no direct bus from Cumbria to Swansea station. However, there are services departing from Ullswater Guest House and arriving at Swansea City Bus Station via Rail Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Cumbria and Swansea?

No, there is no direct train from Cumbria to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes and arriving at Swansea via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.

How far is it from Cumbria to Swansea?

The distance between Cumbria and Swansea is 314 miles. The road distance is 265.5 miles.

How do I travel from Cumbria to Swansea without a car?

The best way to get from Cumbria to Swansea without a car is to train which takes 7h 33m and costs £100 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Cumbria to Swansea?

It takes approximately 7h 33m to get from Cumbria to Swansea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cumbria to Swansea bus from?

Cumbria to Swansea bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station.

Where do I catch the Cumbria to Swansea train from?

Cumbria to Swansea train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.

Train or bus from Cumbria to Swansea?

The best way to get from Cumbria to Swansea is to train which takes 7h 33m and costs £100 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £85 and takes 11h 45m.

Where does the Cumbria to Swansea bus arrive?

Cumbria to Swansea bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Cumbria to Swansea train arrive?

Cumbria to Swansea train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Cumbria to Swansea?

Yes, the driving distance between Cumbria to Swansea is 265 miles. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from Cumbria to Swansea.

Where can I stay near Swansea?

There are 1308+ hotels available in Swansea.

Cumbria to Swansea - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Crewetrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Swanseatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
7h 33m
£103–168
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 590
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Swansea City Bus Stationbus
11h 45m
£48–83
Drive 263.9 mi
1. Drive from Cumbria to Swanseacar 263.9 mi
5h 17m
£67–96
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain
7h 43m
£101–236
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Swanseatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
8h 1m
£103–173
Train to Newcastle, fly, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain
8h 24m
£92–211
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain
8h 31m
£106–256

Cumbria to Swansea by bus and train

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Distance: 312.3 mi
Duration: 7h 33m

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

You can take a bus from Ullswater Guest House to Swansea via Rail Station, Penrith North Lakes, and Crewe in around 7h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ullswater Guest House to Swansea City Bus Station via Rail Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Bristol Bus Station in around 11h 45m.

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