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

The cheapest way to get from Margate to Swansea is to bus which costs £30 - £70 and takes 9h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Margate to Swansea is to drive which takes 4h 30m and costs £65 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Margate and Swansea?

No, there is no direct bus from Margate to Swansea station. However, there are services departing from Cecil Square and arriving at Swansea City Bus Station via Bus Station, London Victoria and Cardiff - North Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Margate and Swansea?

No, there is no direct train from Margate to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Margate and arriving at Swansea via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.

How far is it from Margate to Swansea?

The distance between Margate and Swansea is 285 miles. The road distance is 263.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Margate to Swansea without a car is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs £120 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Margate to Swansea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Margate to Swansea bus from?

Margate to Swansea bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Margate to Swansea train from?

Margate to Swansea train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Margate station.

Train or bus from Margate to Swansea?

The best way to get from Margate to Swansea is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs £120 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £70 and takes 9h 39m.

Where does the Margate to Swansea bus arrive?

Margate to Swansea bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Margate to Swansea train arrive?

Margate to Swansea train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Margate to Swansea?

Yes, the driving distance between Margate to Swansea is 263 miles. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Margate to Swansea.

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

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Margate to Swansea by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Margate to London St Pancras Intltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Swanseatrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
5h 8m
£124–233
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 022 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cardiff - North Roadbus
3. Take the bus from Cardiff - North Road to Swansea City Bus Stationbus
9h 39m
£35–69
Drive 262 mi
1. Drive from Margate to Swanseacar 262 mi
4h 30m
£66–96
Train via Reading
1. Take the train from Margate to Rainham (Kent)train
2. Take the train from Rainham (Kent) to Abbey Wood (London)train
3. Take the train from Abbey Wood to Readingtrain
4. Take the train from Reading to Swanseatrain
6h 42m
£130–243

Margate to Swansea by train and subway

148Weekly Services

5h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 283.2 mi
Duration: 5h 8m

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

You can take a train from Margate to Swansea via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 5h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cecil Square to Swansea City Bus Station via Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Cardiff - North Road in around 9h 39m.

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