What is the cheapest way to get from Selly Oak to Swansea?

The cheapest way to get from Selly Oak to Swansea is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Selly Oak to Swansea?

The fastest way to get from Selly Oak to Swansea is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Selly Oak and Swansea?

No, there is no direct bus from Selly Oak to Swansea station. However, there are services departing from Rebecca Drive and arriving at Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Lordswood Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Selly Oak and Swansea?

No, there is no direct train from Selly Oak to Swansea. However, there are services departing from University and arriving at Swansea via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.

How far is it from Selly Oak to Swansea?

The distance between Selly Oak and Swansea is 151 miles. The road distance is 127.6 miles.

How do I travel from Selly Oak to Swansea without a car?

The best way to get from Selly Oak to Swansea without a car is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs £75 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Selly Oak to Swansea?

It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Selly Oak to Swansea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Selly Oak to Swansea bus from?

Selly Oak to Swansea bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Lordswood Road station.

Where do I catch the Selly Oak to Swansea train from?

Selly Oak to Swansea train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from University station.

Train or bus from Selly Oak to Swansea?

The best way to get from Selly Oak to Swansea is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs £75 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £85 and takes 5h 38m.

Where does the Selly Oak to Swansea bus arrive?

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

Where does the Selly Oak to Swansea train arrive?

Selly Oak to Swansea train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Selly Oak to Swansea?

Yes, the driving distance between Selly Oak to Swansea is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Selly Oak to Swansea.

How do I get a train ticket from Selly Oak to Swansea?

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There are 4 ways to get from Selly Oak to Swansea by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from University to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Swanseatrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2h 54m
£76–120
Drive 126.9 mi
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1. Drive from Selly Oak to Swanseacar 126.9 mi
2h 21m
£31–45
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lordswood Road to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 111 / ...
5h 38m
£32–83
Train via Hereford
1. Take the train from University to Herefordtrain Birmingham New Street - Hereford
2. Take the train from Hereford to Swanseatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
5h 8m
£59–118

Selly Oak to Swansea by train

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Distance: 150.4 mi
Duration: 2h 54m

What companies run services between Selly Oak, England and Swansea, Wales?

You can take a train from University to Swansea via Cardiff Central in around 2h 54m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Lordswood Road to Swansea Bus Station Stand B 5 times a day. Tickets cost £30–80 and the journey takes 4h 25m.

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