There are 5 ways to get from North Devon to Swansea by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain
4h 56m£87–167Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 105
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 202 / ...
6h 16m£27–90Drive 160.4 mi
- Drive from North Devon to Swanseacar 160.4 mi
2h 52m£40–57Train via Cardiff
- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Swanseatrain
5h 42m£85–167Train, bus
- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 1 to Sainsbury's Quay Paradebus X1
7h 37m£73–133
North Devon to Swansea by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from North Devon to Swansea is to bus which costs £26 - £90 and takes 6h 16m.
The fastest way to get from North Devon to Swansea is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from North Devon station to Swansea station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from North Devon to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Swansea via Exeter St Davids and Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
The distance between North Devon and Swansea is 200 miles. The road distance is 161.3 miles.
The best way to get from North Devon to Swansea without a car is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs £85 - £170.
It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from North Devon to Swansea, including transfers.
North Devon to Swansea bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
North Devon to Swansea train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
The best way to get from North Devon to Swansea is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs £85 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £90 and takes 6h 16m.
What companies run services between North Devon, England and Swansea, Wales?
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Swansea via Exeter St Davids and Bristol Parkway in around 4h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Bus Station in around 6h 16m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–95
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–95
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £18–45
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–45
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
North Devon to Swansea bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
North Devon to Swansea train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between North Devon to Swansea is 161 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from North Devon to Swansea.
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