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How to get fromNorthern Ireland to Swanseaby plane, train, ferry, bus, car ferry, busferry, or car

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There are 12 ways to get from Northern Ireland to Swansea by plane, train, ferry, bus, car ferry, busferry, or car

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  1. Fly Belfast International Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane BFS - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain train
    5h 35m
    £78–200

  2. Bus and ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Millennium Pointbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Swansea City Bus Stationbus bus
    18h 12m
    £53–82

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Rosslare Europorttrain train Ic
    3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard Harbourferry ferry 0
    4. Take the train from Fishguard Harbour to Swanseatrain train
    13h 30m
    £80–122

  4. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus bus X1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 14 to Wexford Stnbus bus 740
    3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Pembroke Dockferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Pembroke Dock to Swanseatrain train
    15h 4m
    £122–382

  5. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the carferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Chester to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Swanseatrain train
    16h 59m
    £101–208

  6. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Cardiff Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane BHD - CWL
    2. Take the train from Bridgend to Swanseatrain train
    5h 3m
    £74–236

  7. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane BHD - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain train
    6h 25m
    £109–264

  8. Fly Belfast International Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane BFS - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain train
    6h 50m
    £99–234

  9. Fly Belfast International Airport to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane BFS - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Swanseatrain train
    8h 7m
    £102–249

  10. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Portadown to Dublin Connollytrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane DUB - CWL
    3. Take the train from Bridgend to Swanseatrain train
    7h 58m
    £60–236

  11. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Portadown to Dublin Connollytrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane DUB - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain train
    8h 16m
    £74–210

  12. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Cairnryan to Swanseacar car
    9h 47m
    £121–368

Northern Ireland to Swansea by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar22Weekly Services
Duration13h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 380.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 35m

What companies run services between Northern Ireland and Swansea, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Northern Ireland to Swansea. However, you can take the bus to Belfast International Airport, walk to Belfast International Airport (BFS) airport, fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), walk to Public Transport Interchange, take the bus to Temple Meads Stn, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, take the train to Bristol Parkway, then take the train to Swansea. Alternatively, you can take a train from Belfast Grand Central to Swansea via Dublin Connolly, Rosslare Europort, Rosslare Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, and Fishguard Harbour in around 13h 30m.

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