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How to get fromSwansea to Arlesby train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry

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There are 14 ways to get from Swansea to Arles by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Swansea to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Avignon Tgvtrain train Tgv
    11h 40m
    €364–615

  2. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport

    cheapest
    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 Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane BRS - MRS
    4. Take the train from Vitrolles Aéroport Marseille P to Arlestrain train
    7h 56m
    €103–274

  3. 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, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Avignonbus bus 710
    26h 18m
    €145–226

  4. 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 Arlescar car
    14h 39m
    €396–529

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Swansea to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane LHR - MRS
    3. Take the train from Vitrolles Aéroport Marseille P to Arlestrain train
    8h 25m
    €216–503

  6. Train via Paris

    1. Take the train from Swansea to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Arlestrain train Tgv
    12h 10m
    €423–678

  7. Bus via Paris

    1. Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus
    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 Avignon - Le Pontet - Le Lac Stopbus bus
    26h 43m
    €127–228

  8. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Swansea to Poolecar car
    2. Take the carferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Arlescar car
    19h 43m
    €253–722

  9. Train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Bridgendtrain train
    2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane CWL - MRS
    3. Take the train from Vitrolles Aéroport Marseille P to Arlestrain train
    10h 10m
    €122–260

  10. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Fréjorgues Airport

    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 Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)plane plane BRS - MPL
    4. Take the train from Montpellier Sud De France to Nimes Pont Du Gardtrain train
    9h 44m
    €152–449

  11. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Swansea to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane LHR - LYS
    3. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Arlestrain train
    9h 50m
    €233–559

  12. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane LGW - LYS
    4. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Arlestrain train
    10h 49m
    €194–448

  13. Train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Fréjorgues Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Bridgendtrain train
    2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)plane plane CWL - MPL
    3. Take the train from Montpellier Sud De France to Nimes Pont Du Gardtrain train
    12h 39m
    €156–775

  14. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Fréjorgues Airport

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)plane plane LGW - MPL
    4. Take the train from Montpellier Sud De France to Nimes Pont Du Gardtrain train
    11h 26m
    €186–397

Swansea to Arles by train and subway

Calendar44Weekly Services
Duration11h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket€364Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,484.7 km
  • Duration: 11h 40m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Arles, France?

You can take a train from Swansea to Arles via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Avignon Tgv, and Avignon Centre in around 11h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Arles via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Le Lac, Gare Centre, and Avignon Centre in around 26h 18m.

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