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How to get fromGloucester to Swanseaby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Gloucester to Cardiff Centraltrain train Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Swanseatrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
    2h 4m
    £34–71

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Transport Hub to Bus Stationbus bus 100
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus bus 202 / ...
    3h 54m
    £13–32

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Gloucester to Newport (S Wales)train train Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the bus from Newport Train Station to Swansea City Bus Stationbus bus Uk910 / ...
    3h 16m
    £21–39

  4. Drive  88.7 mi

    1. Drive from Gloucester to Swanseacar car 88.7 mi
    1h 43m
    £22–32

  5. Train via Newport

    1. Take the train from Gloucester to Newport (S Wales)train train Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Swanseatrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Haverfordwest / ...
    2h 15m
    £34–74

Gloucester to Swansea by train

Calendar206Weekly Trains
Duration2h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 101.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 4m

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

You can take a train from Gloucester to Swansea via Cardiff Central in around 2h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Transport Hub to Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Bus Station in around 3h 54m.

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