There are 5 ways to get from Leeds to Swansea by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Bristol
best- Take the train from Leeds to Bristol Parkwaytrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
5h 12m£144–221Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk070 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 202 / ...
7h 14m£32–77Drive 219 mi
- Drive from Leeds to Swanseacar 219 mi
4h 30m£54–78Train, fly
- Take the train from Leeds to Newcastletrain
- Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain
7h£107–247Train
- Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Piccadillytrain Leeds - Manchester Airport / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Swanseatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Haverfordwest / ...
6h 13m£101–177
Leeds to Swansea by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Swansea is to bus which costs £30 - £80 and takes 7h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Leeds to Swansea is to drive which takes 4h 30m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Leeds station to Swansea station. However, there are services departing from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and arriving at Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Leeds to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Leeds and arriving at Swansea via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
The distance between Leeds and Swansea is 278 miles. The road distance is 220.3 miles.
The best way to get from Leeds to Swansea without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 5h 12m and costs £140 - £230.
It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Leeds to Swansea, including transfers.
Leeds to Swansea bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.
Leeds to Swansea train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leeds station.
The best way to get from Leeds to Swansea is to train via Bristol which takes 5h 12m and costs £140 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 7h 14m.
What companies run services between Leeds, England and Swansea, Wales?
You can take a train from Leeds to Swansea via Bristol Parkway in around 5h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Bus Station in around 7h 14m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Newcastle to Bristol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £27–80
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Leeds to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £100–160
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Leeds to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–80
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Bristol Parkway to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Parkway to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Leeds to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Leeds to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–27
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £85–150
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–17
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Leeds to Swansea bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.
Leeds to Swansea train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leeds to Swansea is 220 miles. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Leeds to Swansea.
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