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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Rugby 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 26m
    £74–138

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus Cp2
    2. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus bus 201 / ...
    6h 5m
    £27–45

  3. Drive  148.4 mi

    1. Drive from Rugby to Swanseacar car 148.4 mi
    2h 56m
    £37–54

  4. Train via Newport

    1. Take the train from Rugby 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
    4h 41m
    £68–133

  5. Train via Hereford

    1. Take the train from Rugby to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain train
    3. Take the train from Hereford to Swanseatrain train
    5h 51m
    £55–123

Rugby to Swansea by train

Calendar154Weekly Trains
Duration4h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket£74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 192.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 26m

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

You can take a train from Rugby to Swansea via Birmingham New Street and Bristol Parkway in around 4h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Northcote Road to Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Transport Museum, Pool Meadow Bus Station, and Sophia Gardens in around 6h 5m.

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