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

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There are 9 ways to get from Darlington to Swansea by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Darlington to Bristol Parkwaytrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
    6h 3m
    £182–273

  2. Bus via Birmingham

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Darlington to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Swansea City Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 22m
    £40–67

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dolphin Centre to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 177
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus Cpa
    3. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus bus 201 / ...
    9h 17m
    £62–149

  4. Drive 276 mi

    1. Drive from Darlington to Swanseacar car 276 mi
    5h 44m
    £68–98

  5. Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane NCL - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain train
    5h 50m
    £80–189

  6. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Darlington to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Newcastle - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Swanseatrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
    7h
    £125–218

  7. Fly Durham Tees Valley Airport to Cardiff Airport, train

    1. Fly from Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane MME - CWL
    2. Take the train from Bridgend to Swanseatrain train
    14h 52m
    £178–586

  8. Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane NCL - LHR
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Swanseatrain train
    7h 1m
    £154–466

  9. Train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane NCL - SOU
    3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain train
    4. Take the train from Reading to Swanseatrain train
    7h 36m
    £187–406

Darlington to Swansea by train

Calendar85Weekly Trains
Duration6h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£182Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 345.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 3m

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

You can take a train from Darlington to Swansea via Bristol Parkway in around 6h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dolphin Centre to Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Manchester Central Coach Station and Sophia Gardens in around 9h 17m.

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