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There are 6 ways to get from Detroit to Swansea by plane or train

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  1. Fly Detroit to Cardiff Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane DTW - CWL
    2. Take the train from Bridgend to Swanseatrain train
    15h 57m
    £397–1,434

  2. Train to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Windsor to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane YYZ - CWL
    3. Take the train from Bridgend to Swanseatrain train
    16h 28m
    £221–838

  3. Fly Detroit to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane DTW - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain train
    16h 25m
    £530–929

  4. Fly Detroit to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane DTW - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Swanseatrain train
    14h 11m
    £446–956

  5. Fly Detroit to Exeter, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane DTW - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain train
    18h 55m
    £393–1,344

  6. Fly Windsor Airport to Cardiff Airport, train

    1. Fly from Windsor Airport (YQG) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane YQG - CWL
    2. Take the train from Bridgend to Swanseatrain train
    15h 29m
    £490–1,737

Detroit (DTW) to Cardiff Airport (CWL) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration12h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£382Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,712.1 mi
  • Duration: 15h 57m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Swansea, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Detroit to Swansea. However, you can take the line 261 bus to Metro Airport McNamara Terminal, walk to Detroit (DTW) airport, fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), walk to Cardiff Airport, take the line 905 bus to Rhoose station, walk to Rhoose, take the train to Bridgend, then take the train to Swansea. Alternatively, you can take the line 261 bus to Metro Airport McNamara Terminal, walk to Detroit (DTW) airport, fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), walk to Public Transport Interchange, take the bus to Temple Meads Stn, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, take the train to Bristol Parkway, then take the train to Swansea.

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