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

The cheapest way to get from Rugby to Swansea is to bus which costs £30 - £90 and takes 7h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rugby to Swansea is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Rugby and Swansea?

No, there is no direct bus from Rugby to Swansea station. However, there are services departing from Northcote Road and arriving at Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Cross Cheaping and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Rugby and Swansea?

No, there is no direct train from Rugby to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Rugby and arriving at Swansea via Birmingham New Street and Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.

How far is it from Rugby to Swansea?

The distance between Rugby and Swansea is 193 miles. The road distance is 149.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rugby to Swansea without a car is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs £85 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Rugby to Swansea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rugby to Swansea bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Rugby to Swansea train from?

Rugby to Swansea train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Rugby station.

Train or bus from Rugby to Swansea?

The best way to get from Rugby to Swansea is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs £85 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £90 and takes 7h 51m.

Where does the Rugby to Swansea bus arrive?

Rugby to Swansea bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Swansea Bus Station Stand B.

Where does the Rugby to Swansea train arrive?

Rugby to Swansea train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Rugby to Swansea?

Yes, the driving distance between Rugby to Swansea is 149 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Rugby to Swansea.

How do I get a train ticket from Rugby to Swansea?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Rugby to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkwaytrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain
4h 19m
£85–155
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 111 / ...
7h 51m
£33–88
Drive 148.4 mi
1. Drive from Rugby to Swanseacar 148.4 mi
2h 56m
£37–53
Train via Newport
1. Take the train from Rugby to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Swanseatrain
4h 40m
£82–150
Train via Hereford
1. Take the train from Rugby to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain
3. Take the train from Hereford to Swanseatrain
5h 50m
£68–140

Rugby to Swansea by train

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Distance: 192.3 mi
Duration: 4h 19m

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 19m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand B twice daily. Tickets cost £30–85 and the journey takes 4h 40m.

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