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How to get fromSpain to Swanseaby plane, train, train (TGV, Renfe, Eurostar), bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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There are 13 ways to get from Spain to Swansea by plane, train, train (TGV, Renfe, Eurostar), bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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  1. Fly Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane BCN - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain train
    7h 30m
    £64–201

  2. Bus to Alicante-Elche Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Murcia to Alicante Aeropuertobus bus
    2. Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane ALC - CWL
    3. Take the train from Bridgend to Swanseatrain train
    8h 23m
    £49–207

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Perpignantrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Perpignan to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    4. Take the train from London Paddington to Swanseatrain train
    17h 47m
    £375–627

  4. Bus via Cardiff

    1. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London Victoriabus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cardiff - North Roadbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Cardiff - North Road to Swansea City Bus Stationbus bus
    29h 17m
    £133–217

  5. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Barcelona to Calais-Fréthuncar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train
    3. Drive from Folkestone to Swanseacar car
    17h 58m
    £376–500

  6. Fly Málaga Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane AGP - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain train
    7h 42m
    £64–189

  7. Fly Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane MAD - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain train
    7h 36m
    £64–190

  8. Bus to Alicante-Elche Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Murcia to Alicante Aeropuertobus bus
    2. Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane ALC - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain train
    8h 19m
    £65–246

  9. Fly Son Sant Joan Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane PMI - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain train
    7h 23m
    £64–222

  10. Fly Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAD - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Swanseatrain train
    8h 32m
    £127–417

  11. Fly Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane BCN - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain train
    8h 49m
    £98–245

  12. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Barcelona Airport El Prat T1 to Paris, Quai de Bercybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus bus 201 / ...
    32h 6m
    £111–242

  13. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Barcelona to Port of Cherbourgcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Cherbourg to Poolecarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Poole to Swanseacar car
    20h 44m
    £246–654

Spain to Swansea by train and subway

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration17h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£375Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 835.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 30m

What companies run services between Spain and Swansea, Wales?

You can take a train from Barcelona Plaça de Catalunya to Swansea via Barcelona-Sants, Perpignan, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington station, and London Paddington in around 17h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Swansea City Bus Station via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), London Victoria, and Cardiff - North Road in around 29h 17m.

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