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How to get fromSwansea to Alicanteby train, plane, bus, car, car ferry, or car train

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There are 9 ways to get from Swansea to Alicante by train, plane, bus, car, car ferry, or car train

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  1. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane plane BRS - ALC
    7h 53m
    €76–204

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 507 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 700
    3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Barcelona-Santstrain train Tgv
    4. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain train Eur / ...
    29h 30m
    €368–641

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Swansea to Plymouthcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Santandercarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Santander to Alicantecar car
    32h 6m
    €273–967

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Swansea to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Alicantecar car
    23h 2m
    €469–631

  5. Train to Cardiff Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Bridgendtrain train
    2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane plane CWL - ALC
    7h 21m
    €90–193

  6. Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane plane BHX - ALC
    8h 39m
    €131–326

  7. Train, train to Exeter, fly

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane plane EXT - ALC
    9h 29m
    €180–412

  8. Train, bus via Madrid

    1. Take the train from Swansea to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Madrid - Barajas Airport T4bus bus
    4. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain train Ave
    33h 2m
    €236–620

  9. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Swansea to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Alicantebus bus
    37h 16m
    €282–525

Swansea to Alicante by bus, foot, and train

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration29h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket€368Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,625.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 53m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Alicante, Spain?

There is no direct connection from Swansea to Alicante. However, you can take the train to Cardiff Central, take the train to Bristol Temple Meads, walk to Temple Meads Stn, take the bus to Public Transport Interchange, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) airport, fly to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC), walk to Alicante Airport, then take the bus to Plaza Puerta del Mar I. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Alacant/Alicante Terminal via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Paris Gare De Lyon, and Barcelona-Sants in around 29h 30m.

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