There are 5 ways to get from Stafford to Swansea by train, bus, or car
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Train via Bristol
best- Take the train from Stafford to Bristol Parkwaytrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
3h 59m£79–132Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Old Squarebus X51
- Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Swansea City Bus Stationbus Uk084
7h 38m£21–31Bus via Cardiff
- Take the bus from Wolverhampton Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cp4
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 201 / ...
6h 57m£29–54Drive 132 mi
- Drive from Stafford to Swanseacar 132 mi
3h 5m£33–47Train
- Take the train from Crewe to Swanseatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
4h 48m£67–119
Stafford to Swansea by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Stafford to Swansea is to bus which costs £20 - £35 and takes 7h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Stafford to Swansea is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Stafford station to Swansea station. However, there are services departing from Wolverhampton Bus Station and arriving at Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Stafford to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Stafford and arriving at Swansea via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
The distance between Stafford and Swansea is 191 miles. The road distance is 132.8 miles.
The best way to get from Stafford to Swansea without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 3h 59m and costs £75 - £140.
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Stafford to Swansea, including transfers.
Stafford to Swansea bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Wolverhampton Bus Station.
Stafford to Swansea train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Stafford station.
The best way to get from Stafford to Swansea is to train via Bristol which takes 3h 59m and costs £75 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus via Cardiff, which costs £28 - £55 and takes 6h 57m.
What companies run services between Stafford, England and Swansea, Wales?
You can take a train from Stafford to Swansea via Bristol Parkway in around 3h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Stafford to Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton Bus Station, and Sophia Gardens in around 6h 57m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Stafford to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Crewe to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £60–100
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Wolverhampton Bus Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Swansea Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–12
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 0121 254 7272
- [email protected]
- Website
- NX West Midlands
Bus from Bus Station to Old Square
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- NX West Midlands
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Swansea City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £18–27
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Stafford to Swansea bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Stafford to Swansea train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stafford to Swansea is 133 miles. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Stafford to Swansea.
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