What is the cheapest way to get from South Shields to Swansea?

The cheapest way to get from South Shields to Swansea is to bus which costs £40 - £100 and takes 11h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from South Shields to Swansea?

The fastest way to get from South Shields to Swansea is to fly and train which takes 5h 47m and costs £70 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between South Shields and Swansea?

No, there is no direct bus from South Shields to Swansea station. However, there are services departing from Interchange and arriving at Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Interchange, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 44m.

Is there a direct train between South Shields and Swansea?

No, there is no direct train from South Shields to Swansea. However, there are services departing from South Shields and arriving at Swansea via Newcastle and Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.

How far is it from South Shields to Swansea?

The distance between South Shields and Swansea is 394 miles. The road distance is 312.6 miles.

How do I travel from South Shields to Swansea without a car?

The best way to get from South Shields to Swansea without a car is to train which takes 8h 2m and costs £190 - £310.

How long does it take to get from South Shields to Swansea?

It takes approximately 8h 2m to get from South Shields to Swansea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the South Shields to Swansea bus from?

South Shields to Swansea bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Interchange station.

Where do I catch the South Shields to Swansea train from?

South Shields to Swansea train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Newcastle station.

Train or bus from South Shields to Swansea?

The best way to get from South Shields to Swansea is to train which takes 8h 2m and costs £190 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £100 and takes 11h 44m.

Where does the South Shields to Swansea bus arrive?

South Shields to Swansea bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the South Shields to Swansea train arrive?

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

Can I drive from South Shields to Swansea?

Yes, the driving distance between South Shields to Swansea is 313 miles. It takes approximately 6h 21m to drive from South Shields to Swansea.

Where can I stay near Swansea?

There are 1343+ hotels available in Swansea.

South Shields to Swansea - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from South Shields to Swansea by train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Bristol Parkwaytrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
8h 2m
£197–303
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 202 / ...
11h 44m
£45–97
Drive 310.8 mi
1. Drive from South Shields to Swanseacar 310.8 mi
6h 21m
£76–110
Fly Newcastle to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain
5h 47m
£70–165
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Manchester Piccadillytrain Newcastle - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Swanseatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
8h 59m
£137–243
Subway, bus
1. Take the subway from South Shields to St Jamessubway Yel
2. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 133 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 111 / ...
14h 4m
£72–183
Fly Newcastle to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Swanseatrain
6h 58m
£144–442
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain
7h 28m
£123–301
Fly Newcastle to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Swanseatrain
7h 33m
£177–382

South Shields to Swansea by subway and train

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Distance: 391.5 mi
Duration: 8h 2m

What companies run services between South Shields, England and Swansea, Wales?

You can take a subway from South Shields to Swansea via Central Station, Newcastle, and Bristol Parkway in around 8h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interchange to Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Interchange, Leeds City Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 11h 44m.

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