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

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

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  1. Train via Crewe

    best
    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewetrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Swanseatrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
    7h 38m
    £157–271

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus Cpa
    3. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus bus 201 / ...
    10h 53m
    £71–150

  3. Drive 373.4 mi

    1. Drive from Glasgow to Swanseacar car 373.4 mi
    7h 1m
    £91–132

  4. Fly Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane GLA - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain train
    5h 12m
    £71–183

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Bristol Parkwaytrain train Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
    9h 27m
    £295–432

  6. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane EDI - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain train
    6h
    £82–202

  7. Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane GLA - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain train
    6h 21m
    £111–237

  8. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    4. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain train
    7h 9m
    £118–246

  9. Fly Glasgow Airport to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane GLA - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Swanseatrain train
    6h 56m
    £145–335

Glasgow to Swansea by train

Calendar55Weekly Trains
Duration7h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£157Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 424.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 38m

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

You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Swansea via Crewe in around 7h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Shudehill Interchange, Hanover Street, Charlotte Street, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Sophia Gardens in around 10h 53m.

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