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

The cheapest way to get from Newport to Swansea is to bus which costs £6 - £26 and takes 2h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Newport to Swansea is to drive which takes 58 min and costs £12 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Newport and Swansea?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kingsway K14 and arriving at Swansea Bus Station Stand B station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Newport and Swansea?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Newport (S Wales) and arriving at Swansea. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 6m.

How far is it from Newport to Swansea?

The distance between Newport and Swansea is 57 miles. The road distance is 49.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Newport to Swansea without a car is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs £23 - £50.

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

The train from Newport (S Wales) to Swansea takes 1h 6m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Newport to Swansea bus from?

Newport to Swansea bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Kingsway K14 station.

Where do I catch the Newport to Swansea train from?

Newport to Swansea train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newport (S Wales) station.

Train or bus from Newport to Swansea?

The best way to get from Newport to Swansea is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs £23 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £6 - £26 and takes 2h 5m.

Where does the Newport to Swansea bus arrive?

Newport to Swansea bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Swansea Bus Station Stand B.

Where does the Newport to Swansea train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Newport to Swansea?

Yes, the driving distance between Newport to Swansea is 50 miles. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Newport to Swansea.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Swansea?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Swanseatrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
1h 6m
£23–50
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 111 / ...
2h 5m
£6–26
Drive 49.3 mi
1. Drive from Newport to Swanseacar 49.3 mi
58 min
£12–18
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Newport to Swanseataxi 49.3 mi
58 min
£180–220

Newport to Swansea by train

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Distance: 57 mi
Duration: 1h 6m

What companies run services between Newport, Wales and Swansea, Wales?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Newport (S Wales) to Swansea hourly. Tickets cost £25–50 and the journey takes 1h 6m. Transport for Wales also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Kingsway K14 to Swansea Bus Station Stand B hourly. Tickets cost £10–26 and the journey takes 2h 5m. FlixBus also services this route hourly.

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