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

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There are 7 ways to get from Ipswich to Swansea by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Swanseatrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
    4h 49m
    £122–229

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Coach Stationbus bus 717
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus bus 201 / ...
    8h 36m
    £55–132

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Swansea City Bus Stationbus bus Uk940
    7h 51m
    £70–132

  4. Drive 262 mi

    1. Drive from Ipswich to Swanseacar car 262 mi
    4h 51m
    £64–92

  5. Train to Norwich International Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Norwichtrain train
    2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane NWI - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain train
    9h 36m
    £147–672

  6. Train to Norwich International Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Norwichtrain train
    2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane NWI - CWL
    3. Take the train from Bridgend to Swanseatrain train
    8h 29m
    £209–977

  7. Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Coach Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane STN - CWL
    3. Take the train from Bridgend to Swanseatrain train
    13h 39m
    £92–264

Ipswich to Swansea by train

Calendar151Weekly Trains
Duration4h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£122Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 262.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 49m

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

You can take a train from Ipswich to Swansea via Stratford and London Paddington in around 4h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 8h 36m.

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