There are 3 ways to get from Shropshire to Swansea by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Swanseatrain Shrewsbury - Swansea / ...
4h 57m£42–68Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Compasses Inn to Groebus X48
- Take the bus from Brecon Interchange 5 to Sainsbury's Quay Paradebus T6
6h 41m£17–22Drive 105.5 mi
- Drive from Shropshire to Swanseacar 105.5 mi
2h 26m£27–38
Shropshire to Swansea by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Shropshire to Swansea is to bus which costs £16 - £22 and takes 6h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Shropshire to Swansea is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs £26 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Shropshire to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Compasses Inn and arriving at Sainsbury's Quay Parade via Groe and Brecon Interchange 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Shropshire to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury and arriving at Swansea via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
The distance between Shropshire and Swansea is 122 miles. The road distance is 106.1 miles.
The best way to get from Shropshire to Swansea without a car is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs £40 - £70.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Shropshire to Swansea, including transfers.
Shropshire to Swansea bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, depart from Compasses Inn station.
Shropshire to Swansea train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.
The best way to get from Shropshire to Swansea is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs £40 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £22 and takes 6h 41m.
What companies run services between Shropshire, England and Swansea, Wales?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Shrewsbury to Swansea hourly. Tickets cost £40–65 and the journey takes 4h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Compasses Inn to Sainsbury's Quay Parade via Groe and Brecon Interchange 5 in around 6h 41m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Compasses Inn to Groe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £6–8
- Website
- Celtic Travel
- Phone
- 02920 442040
- Website
- Adventure Travel
Bus from Brecon Interchange 5 to Sainsbury's Quay Parade
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Schedules at
- Adventure Travel
- Day Ticket
- £7–10
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Shropshire to Swansea bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, arrive at Groe station.
Shropshire to Swansea train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Swansea station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shropshire to Swansea is 106 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Shropshire to Swansea.
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