There are 5 ways to get from Retford to Swansea by train, bus, or car
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Retford to King's Crosstrain York - London Kings Cross / ...
- Take the train from London Paddington to Swanseatrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
5h 7m£127–233Drive 200.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Retford to Swanseacar 200.2 mi
4h 27m£50–72Bus
- Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 152
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 111 / ...
10h 15m£52–140Train
- Take the train from Sheffield to Stockporttrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
- Take the train from Stockport to Swanseatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Haverfordwest / ...
6h 45m£101–193Train, bus
- Take the train from Worksop to Nottinghamtrain
- Take the train from Nottingham to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the bus from Newport Train Station to Swansea City Bus Stationbus
9h 1m£100–158
Retford to Swansea by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Retford to Swansea is to drive which costs £45 - £75 and takes 4h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Retford to Swansea is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs £45 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Retford to Swansea station. However, there are services departing from The Square and arriving at Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7 and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Retford to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Retford and arriving at Swansea via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
The distance between Retford and Swansea is 332 miles. The road distance is 201.3 miles.
The best way to get from Retford to Swansea without a car is to train via London which takes 5h 7m and costs £120 - £240.
It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Retford to Swansea, including transfers.
Retford to Swansea bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7 station.
Retford to Swansea train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Retford station.
The best way to get from Retford to Swansea is to train via London which takes 5h 7m and costs £120 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £140 and takes 10h 15m.
What companies run services between Retford, England and Swansea, Wales?
You can take a train from Retford to Swansea via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 5h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Square to Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B1, Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 10h 15m.
Train from Retford to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7 to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £19–50
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–85
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Retford to Swansea bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Retford to Swansea train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.
Yes, the driving distance between Retford to Swansea is 201 miles. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Retford to Swansea.
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