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

The cheapest way to get from Motherwell to Swansea is to bus which costs £50 - £90 and takes 12h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Motherwell to Swansea is to fly and train which takes 5h 45m and costs £75 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Motherwell and Swansea?

No, there is no direct bus from Motherwell to Swansea station. However, there are services departing from Motherwell Library and arriving at Swansea City Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Motherwell and Swansea?

No, there is no direct train from Motherwell to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Motherwell and arriving at Swansea via Preston and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.

How far is it from Motherwell to Swansea?

The distance between Motherwell and Swansea is 415 miles. The road distance is 364.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Motherwell to Swansea without a car is to train via Preston which takes 7h 56m and costs £110 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 7h 56m to get from Motherwell to Swansea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Motherwell to Swansea bus from?

Motherwell to Swansea bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Motherwell to Swansea train from?

Motherwell to Swansea train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Motherwell station.

Train or bus from Motherwell to Swansea?

The best way to get from Motherwell to Swansea is to train via Preston which takes 7h 56m and costs £110 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £90 and takes 12h 5m.

Where does the Motherwell to Swansea bus arrive?

Motherwell to Swansea bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall Street station.

Where does the Motherwell to Swansea train arrive?

Motherwell to Swansea train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Motherwell to Swansea?

Yes, the driving distance between Motherwell to Swansea is 364 miles. It takes approximately 6h 45m to drive from Motherwell to Swansea.

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

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Train via Preston
best
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Swanseatrain
7h 56m
£113–269
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Streetbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Swansea City Bus Stationbus Uk084
12h 5m
£54–88
Drive 362.4 mi
1. Drive from Motherwell to Swanseacar 362.4 mi
6h 45m
£89–128
Fly Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain
5h 45m
£76–194
Train
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Bristol Parkwaytrain Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
9h 5m
£288–421
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Maxim Business Park to Terminalbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain
6h 16m
£82–203
Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkwaytrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain
6h 54m
£115–248
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Maxim Business Park to Terminalbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkwaytrain
4. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain
7h 25m
£118–247
Fly Glasgow Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane GLA - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Swanseatrain
7h 29m
£149–361

Motherwell to Swansea by train

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Distance: 412.4 mi
Duration: 7h 56m

What companies run services between Motherwell, Scotland and Swansea, Wales?

You can take a train from Motherwell to Swansea via Preston and Crewe in around 7h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Motherwell Library to Swansea City Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway in around 12h 5m.

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