There are 5 ways to get from Swansea University to Northampton by train, bus, or car
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Train via Bristol
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 Northamptontrain
5h 29m£99–183Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 201 / ...
- Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Northampton Town Centrebus Uk900 / ...
7h 33m£41–102Drive 165.8 mi
- Drive from Swansea University to Northamptoncar 165.8 mi
3h 22m£41–59Bus, train
- 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 Northamptontrain
6h 7m£86–163Train
- Take the train from Swansea to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham Internationaltrain
- Take the train from Birmingham International to Northamptontrain
8h 57m£81–158
Swansea University to Northampton by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Swansea University to Northampton is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Swansea University to Northampton is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Swansea University to Northampton. However, there are services departing from Swansea University and arriving at Northampton Town Centre via Swansea Bus Station Stand B and London Heathrow Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Swansea University to Northampton. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Northampton via Bristol Parkway and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
The distance between Swansea University and Northampton is 215 miles. The road distance is 166.8 miles.
The best way to get from Swansea University to Northampton without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 5h 29m and costs £95 - £190.
It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Swansea University to Northampton, including transfers.
Swansea University to Northampton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand B.
Swansea University to Northampton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.
The best way to get from Swansea University to Northampton is to train via Bristol which takes 5h 29m and costs £95 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 7h 33m.
What companies run services between Swansea University, Wales and Northampton, England?
You can take a vehicle from Swansea University to Northampton via Swansea University, Swansea Bus Station Stand Q, Swansea, Bristol Parkway, and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Swansea University to Northampton Town Centre via Swansea University, Swansea Bus Station Stand Q, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, and London Heathrow Airport in around 7h 33m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Swansea to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Port Talbot Parkway to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 48 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 Newport (S Wales) to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–75
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Northampton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–45
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Northampton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–45
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham International to Northampton
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Northampton
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Northampton
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham International to Northampton
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £14–25
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Port Talbot Parkway to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £17–30
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Swansea to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham International
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–85
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from London Heathrow Airport to Northampton Town Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Swansea University to Northampton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Swansea University to Northampton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swansea University to Northampton is 167 miles. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Swansea University to Northampton.
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