There are 4 ways to get from Hayle to Swansea by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Hayle to Cardiff Centraltrain Penzance - Cardiff Central
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Swanseatrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
6h 27m£115–212Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Viaduct to Plymouth Coach Stationbus 406 / ...
- Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cp5
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 201 / ...
9h 8m£41–71Drive 240.2 mi
- Drive from Hayle to Swanseacar 240.2 mi
4h 22m£59–86Train via Plymouth
- Take the train from Hayle to Plymouthtrain
- Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain
6h 45m£115–213
Hayle to Swansea by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hayle to Swansea is to bus which costs £40 - £75 and takes 9h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Hayle to Swansea is to drive which takes 4h 22m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Hayle to Swansea station. However, there are services departing from Viaduct and arriving at Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Plymouth Coach Station and Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Hayle to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Hayle and arriving at Swansea via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
The distance between Hayle and Swansea is 284 miles. The road distance is 241.6 miles.
The best way to get from Hayle to Swansea without a car is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs £110 - £220.
It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Hayle to Swansea, including transfers.
Hayle to Swansea bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Viaduct station.
Hayle to Swansea train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Hayle station.
The best way to get from Hayle to Swansea is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs £110 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 9h 8m.
What companies run services between Hayle, England and Swansea, Wales?
You can take a train from Hayle to Swansea via Cardiff Central in around 6h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Viaduct to Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Plymouth Coach Station and Sophia Gardens in around 9h 8m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Hayle to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £100–180
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Hayle to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £55–100
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–25
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Hayle to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–90
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Viaduct to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Swansea Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Hayle to Swansea bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.
Hayle to Swansea train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hayle to Swansea is 242 miles. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Hayle to Swansea.
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