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

The cheapest way to get from London to Swansea is to bus via Cardiff which costs £22 - £50 and takes 4h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Swansea is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs £75 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between London and Swansea?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from London Victoria and arriving at Swansea Bus Station Stand B station. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 55m.

Is there a direct train between London and Swansea?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from London Paddington and arriving at Swansea. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 49m.

How far is it from London to Swansea?

The distance between London and Swansea is 191 miles. The road distance is 186.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Swansea without a car is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs £75 - £150.

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

The train from London Paddington to Swansea takes 2h 49m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the London to Swansea bus from?

London to Swansea bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London to Swansea train from?

London to Swansea train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from London Paddington station.

Train or bus from London to Swansea?

The best way to get from London to Swansea is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs £75 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus via Cardiff, which costs £22 - £50 and takes 4h 52m.

Where does the London to Swansea bus arrive?

London to Swansea bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cardiff - North Road station.

Where does the London to Swansea train arrive?

London to Swansea train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Swansea station.

Can I drive from London to Swansea?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Swansea is 186 miles. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from London to Swansea.

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

Book your London to Swansea train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your London to Swansea bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and 12go.asia.

Where can I stay near Swansea?

There are 1309+ hotels available in Swansea.

London to Swansea - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from London to Swansea by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Swanseatrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2h 49m
£75–150
Bus via Cardiff
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cardiff - North Roadbus Uk042 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cardiff - North Road to Swansea City Bus Stationbus Uk910 / ...
4h 52m
£23–48
Drive 185 mi
1. Drive from London to Swanseacar 185 mi
3h 22m
£47–67
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 507 / ...
4h 55m
£23–55
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 201 / ...
6h 5m
£30–54

London to Swansea by train

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Distance: 189.6 mi
Duration: 2h 49m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Swansea hourly. Tickets cost £75–150 and the journey takes 2h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London Victoria to Swansea City Bus Station via Cardiff - North Road in around 4h 52m.

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