What is the cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Swansea?

The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Swansea is to bus which costs £26 - £45 and takes 7h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Liverpool to Swansea?

The fastest way to get from Liverpool to Swansea is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Liverpool and Swansea?

No, there is no direct bus from Liverpool to Swansea station. However, there are services departing from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arriving at Swansea City Bus Station via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Liverpool and Swansea?

No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Liverpool Lime Street and arriving at Swansea via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.

How far is it from Liverpool to Swansea?

The distance between Liverpool and Swansea is 220 miles. The road distance is 159 miles.

How do I travel from Liverpool to Swansea without a car?

The best way to get from Liverpool to Swansea without a car is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs £80 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Liverpool to Swansea?

It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Liverpool to Swansea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Swansea bus from?

Liverpool to Swansea bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Swansea train from?

Liverpool to Swansea train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.

Train or bus from Liverpool to Swansea?

The best way to get from Liverpool to Swansea is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs £80 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £45 and takes 7h 50m.

Where does the Liverpool to Swansea bus arrive?

Liverpool to Swansea bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.

Where does the Liverpool to Swansea train arrive?

Liverpool to Swansea train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Liverpool to Swansea?

Yes, the driving distance between Liverpool to Swansea is 159 miles. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Liverpool to Swansea.

How do I get a train ticket from Liverpool to Swansea?

Book your Liverpool to Swansea train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Liverpool to Swansea?

Book your Liverpool to Swansea bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Swansea?

There are 1328+ hotels available in Swansea.

Liverpool to Swansea - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Crewetrain Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Swanseatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Haverfordwest / ...
5h 13m
£82–159
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Uk021 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Swansea City Bus Stationbus Uk084
7h 50m
£26–44
Drive 158.1 mi
1. Drive from Liverpool to Swanseacar 158.1 mi
3h 40m
£39–56
Fly, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane LPL - CWL
2. Take the train from Bridgend to Swanseatrain
8h 19m
£68–306

Liverpool to Swansea by train

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5h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 218.7 mi
Duration: 5h 13m

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

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Swansea via Crewe in around 5h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Swansea City Bus Station via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway in around 7h 50m.

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