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

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There are 10 ways to get from Swansea to Alicante by train, plane, car, car ferry, bus, or car train

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  1. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly

    best
    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 43m
    €66–285

  2. Train to Cardiff Airport, fly

    cheapest
    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 27m
    €54–241

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Swansea to Plymouthcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Plymouth to Santandercarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Santander to Alicantecar car
    32h 5m
    €295–1,020

  4. 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 Madrid - Barajas Airport T4bus bus
    4. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain train Ave
    33h 23m
    €209–524

  5. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Swansea to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Alicantecar car
    23h 2m
    €484–657

  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 35m
    €118–278

  7. Train, car ferry via Madrid

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Plymouthtrain train
    3. Take the carferry from Plymouth to Santandercarferry car ferry
    4. Take the train from Santander to Madrid Chamartíntrain train Alv / ...
    5. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain train Ave
    35h 3m
    €305–1,130

  8. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Plymouthtrain train
    3. Take the carferry from Plymouth to Santandercarferry car ferry
    4. Take the train from Santander to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain train Alv
    35h 58m
    €318–1,111

  9. Bus

    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 - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacantbus bus
    38h 55m
    €187–331

  10. Bus via Barcelona

    1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus 201 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacantbus bus
    40h 38m
    €208–348

Swansea to Alicante by train, subway, foot, and bus

Calendar17Weekly Services
Duration33h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket€209Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,625.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 43m

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

You can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 38h 55m.

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