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How to get fromEast Midlands to Swanseaby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from East Midlands to Swansea by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Melton Mowbray to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain train
    5h 2m
    £114–184

  2. Drive  185.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from East Midlands to Swanseacar car 185.1 mi
    3h 34m
    £46–67

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 777 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus bus 111 / ...
    9h 22m
    £60–89

  4. Train via Newport

    1. Take the train from Melton Mowbray to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newport (S Wales)train train
    3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Swanseatrain train
    5h 17m
    £108–179

  5. Train via Hereford

    1. Take the train from Melton Mowbray to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain train
    3. Take the train from Hereford to Swanseatrain train
    6h 28m
    £95–169

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Map of how to get from East Midlands to Swansea.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 220.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between East Midlands, England and Swansea, Wales?

You can take a vehicle from East Midlands to Swansea via Melton Mowbray, Birmingham New Street, and Bristol Parkway in around 5h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from East Midlands to Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Brooksby College, Haymarket Bus Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 9h 22m.

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