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How to get fromPenrith to Swanseaby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Penrith to Swansea by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Crewetrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Swanseatrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
    6h 10m
    £101–164

  2. Bus via Leeds

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Penrith to Leeds Cultural Stop Cbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Swansea City Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 35m
    £44–75

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 590
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus bus 111
    10h 20m
    £56–98

  4. Drive  260.5 mi

    1. Drive from Penrith to Swanseacar car 260.5 mi
    5h 7m
    £66–94

  5. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane EDI - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain train
    7h 8m
    £107–250

  6. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Swanseatrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
    6h 48m
    £100–169

  7. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane GLA - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain train
    6h 49m
    £97–230

  8. Train to Newcastle, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane NCL - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain train
    7h 40m
    £89–207

Penrith to Swansea by train

Calendar60Weekly Trains
Duration6h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 305.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 10m

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

You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Swansea via Crewe in around 6h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rail Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Birmingham Coach Station in around 10h 20m.

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