What is the cheapest way to get from St Helens to Swansea?

The cheapest way to get from St Helens to Swansea is to bus via Birmingham which costs £27 - £50 and takes 8h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from St Helens to Swansea?

The fastest way to get from St Helens to Swansea is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between St Helens and Swansea?

No, there is no direct bus from St Helens to Swansea station. However, there are services departing from St Marys Market and arriving at Swansea City Bus Station via Warrington Interchange and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.

Is there a direct train between St Helens and Swansea?

No, there is no direct train from St Helens to Swansea. However, there are services departing from St Helens Central and arriving at Swansea via Liverpool Lime Street and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.

How far is it from St Helens to Swansea?

The distance between St Helens and Swansea is 231 miles. The road distance is 167.8 miles.

How do I travel from St Helens to Swansea without a car?

The best way to get from St Helens to Swansea without a car is to train which takes 6h 1m and costs £85 - £170.

How long does it take to get from St Helens to Swansea?

It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from St Helens to Swansea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the St Helens to Swansea bus from?

St Helens to Swansea bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Warrington Interchange station.

Where do I catch the St Helens to Swansea train from?

St Helens to Swansea train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.

Train or bus from St Helens to Swansea?

The best way to get from St Helens to Swansea is to train which takes 6h 1m and costs £85 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £27 - £50 and takes 8h 30m.

Where does the St Helens to Swansea bus arrive?

St Helens to Swansea bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.

Where does the St Helens to Swansea train arrive?

St Helens to Swansea train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from St Helens to Swansea?

Yes, the driving distance between St Helens to Swansea is 168 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from St Helens to Swansea.

How do I get a train ticket from St Helens to Swansea?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Crewetrain Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Swanseatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
6h 1m
£86–168
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Warrington Interchange to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Uk021
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Swansea City Bus Stationbus Uk084
8h 30m
£28–48
Drive 166.8 mi
1. Drive from St Helens to Swanseacar 166.8 mi
3h 35m
£41–59
Bus
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickhobus Gma
2. Take the bus from Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus Gm4
10h
£44–108

St Helens to Swansea by train

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6h 1mAverage Duration

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Distance: 229.9 mi
Duration: 6h 1m

What companies run services between St Helens, England and Swansea, Wales?

You can take a train from St Helens Central to Swansea via Liverpool Lime Street and Crewe in around 6h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Marys Market to Swansea City Bus Station via Warrington Interchange and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway in around 8h 30m.

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