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

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus bus Ra1
    2. Take the train from Reading to Swanseatrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
    3h 57m
    £92–152

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus bus 201 / ...
    4h 15m
    £20–50

  3. Drive  171.1 mi

    1. Drive from Heathrow to Swanseacar car 171.1 mi
    2h 59m
    £43–62

  4. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane LHR - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain train
    6h 10m
    £72–259

  5. Fly to Cardiff Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane LHR - CWL
    2. Take the train from Bridgend to Swanseatrain train
    6h 3m
    £130–317

Heathrow to Swansea by bus and train

Calendar137Weekly Services
Duration3h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 183.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 57m

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

National Express operates a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand B hourly. Tickets cost £28–50 and the journey takes 4h 15m. FlixBus also services this route every 4 hours.

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