There are 5 ways to get from Leicester to Swansea University by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain
5h 13m£105–168Drive 165.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Leicester to Swansea Universitycar 165.1 mi
3h 13m£41–58Train, bus
- Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain Leicester - Birmingham New Street / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Swansea City Bus Stationbus Uk084
6h 34m£42–63Train, bus via Newport
- Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain
- Take the bus from Port Talbot Parkway Stand 4 to Boating Lakebus X1
6h 1m£92–148Bus
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 111 / ...
7h 46m£42–104
Leicester to Swansea University by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Swansea University is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Leicester to Swansea University is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Swansea University. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Boating Lake via Birmingham Coach Station and Swansea Bus Station Stand S. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Swansea University. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Swansea via Birmingham New Street and Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
The distance between Leicester and Swansea University is 205 miles. The road distance is 166 miles.
The best way to get from Leicester to Swansea University without a car is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs £100 - £170.
It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Leicester to Swansea University, including transfers.
Leicester to Swansea University bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.
Leicester to Swansea University train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leicester station.
The best way to get from Leicester to Swansea University is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs £100 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 7h 46m.
What companies run services between Leicester, England and Swansea University, Wales?
You can take a train from Leicester to Swansea University via Birmingham New Street, Bristol Parkway, Swansea, Swansea Bus Station Stand S, and Boating Lake in around 5h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Swansea University via Birmingham Coach Station, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, Swansea Bus Station Stand S, and Boating Lake in around 7h 46m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Leicester to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–30
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–65
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Leicester to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–30
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Leicester to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–30
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–75
- 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 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Port Talbot Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Port Talbot Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £17–30
- 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 Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Swansea City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £17–30
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Port Talbot Parkway Stand 4 to Boating Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/south-west-wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–21
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–80
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Leicester to Swansea University bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Leicester to Swansea University train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Swansea University is 166 miles. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Leicester to Swansea University.
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