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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Durham to Bristol Parkwaytrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
    6h 25m
    £175–264

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Cardiff North Roadbus bus Uk078
    2. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Swansea City Bus Stationbus bus Uk910 / ...
    12h 34m
    £41–67

  3. Drive  292.7 mi

    1. Drive from Durham to Swanseacar car 292.7 mi
    6h 3m
    £73–105

  4. Fly Newcastle to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane NCL - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain train
    5h 42m
    £67–166

  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Durham to Manchester Victoriatrain train Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Swanseatrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
    7h 55m
    £127–221

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Sutton Street to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 177
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Swanseatrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
    8h 26m
    £103–194

  7. Fly Newcastle to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane NCL - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Swanseatrain train
    6h 48m
    £142–448

  8. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane EDI - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain train
    7h 17m
    £122–291

  9. Fly Newcastle to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane NCL - SOU
    2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Reading to Swanseatrain train
    7h 27m
    £168–373

Durham to Swansea by train

Calendar86Weekly Trains
Duration6h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£175Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 367.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 25m

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 25m. 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 34m.

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