What is the cheapest way to get from Ripley to Swansea?

The cheapest way to get from Ripley to Swansea is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ripley to Swansea?

The fastest way to get from Ripley to Swansea is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Ripley and Swansea?

No, there is no direct bus from Ripley to Swansea station. However, there are services departing from Upper Marehay Road and arriving at Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Coach Station and Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Ripley and Swansea?

No, there is no direct train from Ripley to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Swansea via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.

How far is it from Ripley to Swansea?

The distance between Ripley and Swansea is 216 miles. The road distance is 168.1 miles.

How do I travel from Ripley to Swansea without a car?

The best way to get from Ripley to Swansea without a car is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs £100 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Ripley to Swansea?

It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Ripley to Swansea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ripley to Swansea bus from?

Ripley to Swansea bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Ripley to Swansea train from?

Ripley to Swansea train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.

Train or bus from Ripley to Swansea?

The best way to get from Ripley to Swansea is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs £100 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 8h 37m.

Where does the Ripley to Swansea bus arrive?

Ripley to Swansea bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho station.

Where does the Ripley to Swansea train arrive?

Ripley to Swansea train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.

Can I drive from Ripley to Swansea?

Yes, the driving distance between Ripley to Swansea is 168 miles. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Ripley to Swansea.

Where can I stay near Swansea?

There are 1328+ hotels available in Swansea.

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Derby to Bristol Parkwaytrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
5h 43m
£105–172
Drive 167.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ripley to Swanseacar 167.1 mi
3h 40m
£41–59
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickhobus Gm8
2. Take the bus from Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus Gm4
8h 37m
£49–116
Train via Newport
1. Take the train from Derby to Newport (S Wales)train Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Swanseatrain Bristol Temple Meads - Haverfordwest / ...
6h 20m
£97–169
Train #2
1. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain Lincoln Central - Crewe / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Swanseatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Haverfordwest / ...
8h
£101–179

Ripley to Swansea by bus and train

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Distance: 215 mi
Duration: 5h 43m

What companies run services between Ripley, Derbyshire, England and Swansea, Wales?

You can take a bus from Upper Marehay Road to Swansea via Corporation Street, Morledge, Railway Station, Derby, and Bristol Parkway in around 5h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Upper Marehay Road to Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Coach Station and Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho in around 8h 37m.

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