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

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There are 10 ways to get from Edinburgh to Swansea by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Crewe

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Crewetrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Swanseatrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
    7h 39m
    £115–227

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to John Dobson Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Cardiff North Roadbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Swansea City Bus Stationbus bus
    14h 8m
    £57–86

  3. Drive  370.9 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Swanseacar car 370.9 mi
    7h 16m
    £92–132

  4. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane EDI - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain train
    5h 36m
    £74–188

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Bristol Parkwaytrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
    8h 16m
    £217–334

  6. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane GLA - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain train
    6h 17m
    £72–197

  7. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Cardiff Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane EDI - CWL
    2. Take the train from Bridgend to Swanseatrain train
    7h 40m
    £74–268

  8. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain train
    6h 45m
    £104–232

  9. Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane NCL - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain train
    6h 52m
    £93–232

  10. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane EDI - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Swanseatrain train
    7h 8m
    £134–312

Edinburgh to Swansea by train

Calendar55Weekly Trains
Duration7h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£115Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 424.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 39m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Swansea, Wales?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Swansea via Crewe in around 7h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Swansea City Bus Station via Newcastle-Upon-Tyne and Cardiff North Road in around 14h 8m.

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