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How to get fromNorthampton to Swanseaby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Northampton to Swansea by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Northampton to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain train
    4h 43m
    £97–176

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Northampton Town Centre to London Heathrow Airportbus bus Uk900 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus bus 201 / ...
    6h 30m
    £38–98

  3. Drive 164.4 mi

    1. Drive from Northampton to Swanseacar car 164.4 mi
    3h 20m
    £40–58

  4. Train via Newport

    1. Take the train from Northampton to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newport (S Wales)train train
    3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Swanseatrain train
    5h 1m
    £90–166

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Northampton to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Swanseatrain train
    7h 54m
    £79–154

Northampton to Swansea by train

Calendar158Weekly Trains
Duration4h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£97Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 211.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 43m

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

You can take a train from Northampton to Swansea via Birmingham New Street and Bristol Parkway in around 4h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Northampton Town Centre to Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 6h 30m.

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