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

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Swansea is to bus which costs £35 - £130 and takes 9h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dover to Swansea is to drive which takes 4h 26m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Dover and Swansea?

No, there is no direct bus from Dover to Swansea station. However, there are services departing from Priory Street and arriving at Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Dover and Swansea?

No, there is no direct train from Dover to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Dover Priory and arriving at Swansea via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.

How far is it from Dover to Swansea?

The distance between Dover and Swansea is 271 miles. The road distance is 262.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dover to Swansea without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 48m and costs £120 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Dover to Swansea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dover to Swansea bus from?

Dover to Swansea bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Dover to Swansea train from?

Dover to Swansea train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.

Train or bus from Dover to Swansea?

The best way to get from Dover to Swansea is to train via London which takes 4h 48m and costs £120 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £130 and takes 9h 52m.

Where does the Dover to Swansea bus arrive?

Dover to Swansea bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Dover to Swansea train arrive?

Dover to Swansea train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Dover to Swansea?

Yes, the driving distance between Dover to Swansea is 262 miles. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Dover to Swansea.

How do I get a train ticket from Dover to Swansea?

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Dover to Swansea - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Swanseatrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
4h 48m
£127–258
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 007 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 507 / ...
9h 52m
£39–128
Drive 260.7 mi
1. Drive from Dover to Swanseacar 260.7 mi
4h 26m
£64–92
Train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London Charing Crosstrain Dover Priory - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Swanseatrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
5h 33m
£127–258
Train via Reading
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Rainham (Kent)train
2. Take the train from Rainham (Kent) to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from Farringdon Without to Readingtrain
4. Take the train from Reading to Swanseatrain
7h 32m
£136–274

Dover to Swansea by train and subway

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4h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 269.4 mi
Duration: 4h 48m

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

You can take a train from Dover Priory to Swansea via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 4h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Priory Street to Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 9h 52m.

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