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How to get fromSwansea to Bishop's Castleby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Swansea to Bishop's Castle by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus via Cardiff

    best
    1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Salop Street Jctbus bus 553
    5h 33m

  2. Drive 89.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Swansea to Bishop's Castlecar car 89.2 mi
    2h 4m
    £22–32

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Shrewsburytrain train Swansea - Shrewsbury / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Salop Street Jctbus bus 553
    6h 9m

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  • Distance: 181.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Bishop's Castle, England?

There is no direct connection from Swansea to Bishop's Castle. However, you can take the train to Cardiff Central, take the train to Shrewsbury, walk to Bus Station, then take the bus to Salop Street Jct. Alternatively, you can drive from Swansea to Bishop's Castle in around 2h 4m.

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