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There are 8 ways to get from Melbourne to Swansea by plane or train

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  1. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MEL - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Swanseatrain train
    28h 43m
    £466–1,050

  2. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane MEL - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Reading to Swanseatrain train
    29h 53m
    £462–925

  3. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane MEL - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain train
    29h 3m
    £582–1,047

  4. Fly to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane MEL - STN
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Swanseatrain train
    29h 37m
    £615–1,296

  5. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane MEL - MAN
    2. Take the train from Wilmslow to Swanseatrain train
    30h 48m
    £506–978

  6. Fly to Cardiff Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane MEL - CWL
    2. Take the train from Bridgend to Swanseatrain train
    29h 59m
    £469–1,255

  7. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane MEL - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain train
    30h 50m
    £649–938

  8. Fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane MEL - EDI
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Swanseatrain train
    34h 44m
    £655–1,205

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration23h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£373Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 10,723.3 mi
  • Duration: 28h 43m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Swansea, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Swansea. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), walk to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, take the train to London Paddington, then take the train to Swansea. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Birmingham Airport (BHX), walk to Birmingham International Airport, take the vehicle to Birmingham Intl Rail Station, walk to Birmingham International, take the train to Birmingham New Street, take the train to Bristol Parkway, then take the train to Swansea.

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