What is the cheapest way to get from East Midlands to Swansea?

The cheapest way to get from East Midlands to Swansea is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from East Midlands to Swansea?

The fastest way to get from East Midlands to Swansea is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between East Midlands and Swansea?

No, there is no direct bus from East Midlands to Swansea station. However, there are services departing from Brooksby College and arriving at Swansea Bus Station Stand B via St Margaret's Bus Station and Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.

Is there a direct train between East Midlands and Swansea?

No, there is no direct train from East Midlands to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Melton Mowbray and arriving at Swansea via Birmingham New Street and Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.

How far is it from East Midlands to Swansea?

The distance between East Midlands and Swansea is 222 miles. The road distance is 186.2 miles.

How do I travel from East Midlands to Swansea without a car?

The best way to get from East Midlands to Swansea without a car is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs £110 - £190.

How long does it take to get from East Midlands to Swansea?

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from East Midlands to Swansea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the East Midlands to Swansea bus from?

East Midlands to Swansea bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where do I catch the East Midlands to Swansea train from?

East Midlands to Swansea train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Melton Mowbray station.

Train or bus from East Midlands to Swansea?

The best way to get from East Midlands to Swansea is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs £110 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £85 and takes 7h 33m.

Where does the East Midlands to Swansea bus arrive?

East Midlands to Swansea bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.

Where does the East Midlands to Swansea train arrive?

East Midlands to Swansea train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from East Midlands to Swansea?

Yes, the driving distance between East Midlands to Swansea is 186 miles. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from East Midlands to Swansea.

Where can I stay near Swansea?

There are 1317+ hotels available in Swansea.

East Midlands to Swansea - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and 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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Train
best
1. Take the train from Melton Mowbray to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkwaytrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain
5h 3m
£114–184
Drive 185.1 mi
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1. Drive from East Midlands to Swanseacar 185.1 mi
3h 34m
£47–67
Bus
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cp2
2. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 201 / ...
7h 33m
£54–84
Train via Newport
1. Take the train from Melton Mowbray to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Swanseatrain
5h 18m
£108–179
Train via Hereford
1. Take the train from Melton Mowbray to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain
3. Take the train from Hereford to Swanseatrain
6h 28m
£95–169

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Distance: 220.7 mi
Duration: 5h 3m

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 3m. 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 Sophia Gardens in around 7h 33m.

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