There are 5 ways to get from Swansea University to Leicester by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain
5h 21m£104–168Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Uk084
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain Birmingham New Street - Leicester / ...
6h 51m£41–63Drive 165.4 mi
- Drive from Swansea University to Leicestercar 165.4 mi
3h 14m£41–58Bus, train via Newport
- Take the bus from Swansea University to Port Talbot Parkway Stand 4bus X1
- Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain
6h 6m£91–148Bus
- Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777 / ...
8h£41–104
Swansea University to Leicester by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Swansea University to Leicester is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Swansea University to Leicester is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Swansea University to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from Swansea University and arriving at St Margaret's Bus Station via Swansea Bus Station Stand B and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
No, there is no direct train from Swansea University to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Leicester via Bristol Parkway and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
The distance between Swansea University and Leicester is 205 miles. The road distance is 166.3 miles.
The best way to get from Swansea University to Leicester without a car is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs £100 - £170.
It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Swansea University to Leicester, including transfers.
Swansea University to Leicester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand B.
Swansea University to Leicester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.
The best way to get from Swansea University to Leicester is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs £100 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 8h.
What companies run services between Swansea University, Wales and Leicester, England?
You can take a vehicle from Swansea University to Leicester via Swansea University, Swansea Bus Station Stand Q, Swansea, Bristol Parkway, and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Swansea University to St Margaret's Bus Station via Swansea University, Swansea Bus Station Stand Q, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Swansea to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Port Talbot Parkway to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–65
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Leicester
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–30
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Leicester
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–30
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–75
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Leicester
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–30
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Port Talbot Parkway to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £17–30
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £17–30
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Swansea University to Port Talbot Parkway Stand 4
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/south-west-wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–80
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–21
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Swansea University to Leicester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Swansea University to Leicester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swansea University to Leicester is 166 miles. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Swansea University to Leicester.
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