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

The cheapest way to get from Durham to Swansea is to bus which costs £45 - £70 and takes 12h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Durham to Swansea is to fly and train which takes 5h 45m and costs £65 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Durham and Swansea?

No, there is no direct bus from Durham station to Swansea station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stand G and arriving at Swansea City Bus Station via Newcastle-Upon-Tyne and Cardiff North Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Durham and Swansea?

No, there is no direct train from Durham to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Durham and arriving at Swansea via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.

How far is it from Durham to Swansea?

The distance between Durham and Swansea is 370 miles. The road distance is 294.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Durham to Swansea without a car is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs £150 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Durham to Swansea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Durham to Swansea bus from?

Durham to Swansea bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne station.

Where do I catch the Durham to Swansea train from?

Durham to Swansea train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Durham station.

Train or bus from Durham to Swansea?

The best way to get from Durham to Swansea is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs £150 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £70 and takes 12h 57m.

Where does the Durham to Swansea bus arrive?

Durham to Swansea bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cardiff North Road station.

Where does the Durham to Swansea train arrive?

Durham to Swansea train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.

Can I drive from Durham to Swansea?

Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Swansea is 294 miles. It takes approximately 6h 3m to drive from Durham to Swansea.

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

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Durham to Swansea - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Durham to Bristol Parkwaytrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
6h 27m
£157–246
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk078
2. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Swansea City Bus Stationbus Uk910 / ...
12h 57m
£45–66
Drive 292.7 mi
1. Drive from Durham to Swanseacar 292.7 mi
6h 3m
£73–105
Fly Newcastle to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain
5h 45m
£69–162
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Durham to Manchester Victoriatrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Swanseatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
7h 27m
£110–186
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sutton Street to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 177
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Swanseatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
8h 26m
£89–151
Fly Newcastle to Cardiff Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane NCL - CWL
2. Take the train from Bridgend to Swanseatrain
8h 10m
£77–293
Fly Newcastle to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Swanseatrain
6h 49m
£144–429
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain
7h 22m
£122–280
Fly Newcastle to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Swanseatrain
7h 32m
£171–352

Durham to Swansea by train

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Distance: 367.6 mi
Duration: 6h 27m

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

You can take a train from Durham to Swansea via Bristol Parkway in around 6h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stand G to Swansea City Bus Station via John Dobson Street, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, and Cardiff North Road in around 12h 57m.

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