There are 7 ways to get from Leeds to Swansea University 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 40m£121–196Bus
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 47m£36–66Drive 221.8 mi
- Drive from Leeds to Swansea Universitycar 221.8 mi
4h 30m£55–80Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Bristol Airport, train
- Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LBA - BRS
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain
8h 18m£90–185Train
- Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Piccadillytrain Leeds - Manchester Airport / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
7h 6m£81–134Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Cardiff Airport, train
- Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane LBA - CWL
- Take the train from Bridgend to Swanseatrain
7h 41m£85–218Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
- 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 29m£98–234
Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Bristol Airport (BRS) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Swansea University is to bus which costs £35 - £70 and takes 7h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Leeds to Swansea University is to drive which takes 4h 30m and costs £55 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Leeds station to Swansea University. However, there are services departing from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and arriving at Boating Lake via Bus Station and Swansea Bus Station Stand S. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Leeds to Swansea University. However, there are services departing from Leeds and arriving at Swansea via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
The distance between Leeds and Swansea University is 281 miles. The road distance is 223.1 miles.
The best way to get from Leeds to Swansea University without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 5h 40m and costs £120 - £200.
It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Leeds to Swansea University, including transfers.
Leeds to Swansea University bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.
Leeds to Swansea University train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leeds station.
The best way to get from Leeds to Swansea University is to train via Bristol which takes 5h 40m and costs £120 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 7h 47m.
What companies run services between Leeds, England and Swansea University, Wales?
You can take a train from Leeds to Swansea University via Bristol Parkway, Swansea, Swansea Bus Station Stand S, and Boating Lake in around 5h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Swansea University via Bus Station, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, Swansea Bus Station Stand S, and Boating Lake in around 7h 47m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Bristol Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £35–200
Flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Bristol Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- £40–200
Flights from Newcastle to Bristol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £26–80
Flights from Newcastle to Bristol Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- £26–80
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Bristol Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Friday, Saturday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- £45–110
Flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Cardiff Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £45–320
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Bristol Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £40–250
Flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Cardiff Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- £65–380
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Bristol Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £40–210
- Website
- jet2.com
Flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Bristol Airport via Cologne Bonn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £80–120
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Leeds to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £85–130
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Leeds to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- 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)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bridgend to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–20
- 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
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Leeds to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Leeds to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Port Talbot Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £65–110
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Bridgend to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Leeds to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £35–50
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–16
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Leeds to Swansea University bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.
Leeds to Swansea University train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leeds to Swansea University is 223 miles. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Leeds to Swansea University.
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