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

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There are 5 ways to get from Gatwick to Swansea by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain train Gatwick Airport - Reading
    2. Take the train from Reading to Swanseatrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
    4h 31m
    £88–184

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus bus 201
    5h 45m
    £25–100

  3. Drive 195.1 mi

    1. Drive from Gatwick to Swanseacar car 195.1 mi
    3h 30m
    £48–69

  4. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane LGW - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain train
    6h 36m
    £101–211

  5. Fly to Cardiff Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane LGW - CWL
    2. Take the train from Bridgend to Swanseatrain train
    7h 36m
    £85–176

Gatwick to Swansea by train

Calendar141Weekly Trains
Duration4h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 205.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 31m

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

You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Swansea via Reading in around 4h 31m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand B every 3 hours. Tickets cost £40–100 and the journey takes 5h 45m. FlixBus also services this route every 4 hours.

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