What is the cheapest way to get from Swansea to Burnley?

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Burnley is to bus via Birmingham which costs £26 - £50 and takes 7h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Swansea to Burnley?

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Burnley is to drive which takes 4h 20m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Burnley?

No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Burnley. However, there are services departing from Swansea City Bus Station and arriving at Mechanics Institute via Newhall Street and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Swansea and Burnley?

No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Burnley. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Burnley Manchester Road via Cardiff Central, Crewe and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.

How far is it from Swansea to Burnley?

The distance between Swansea and Burnley is 241 miles. The road distance is 202.4 miles.

How do I travel from Swansea to Burnley without a car?

The best way to get from Swansea to Burnley without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 30m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Swansea to Burnley?

It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Swansea to Burnley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Burnley bus from?

Swansea to Burnley bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Swansea City Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Burnley train from?

Swansea to Burnley train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Swansea station.

Train or bus from Swansea to Burnley?

The best way to get from Swansea to Burnley is to bus via Birmingham which takes 7h 51m and costs £26 - £50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £90 - £190 and takes 6h 55m.

Where does the Swansea to Burnley bus arrive?

Swansea to Burnley bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.

Where does the Swansea to Burnley train arrive?

Swansea to Burnley train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Swansea to Burnley?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Burnley is 202 miles. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Swansea to Burnley.

How do I get a train ticket from Swansea to Burnley?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Swansea to Burnley?

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Where can I stay near Burnley?

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Swansea to Burnley - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Swansea to Burnley by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Swansea to Manchester Piccadillytrain Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the bus from Chorlton Street Coach Station to Mechanics Institutebus X43
6h 30m
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Uk084
2. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
7h 51m
£27–46
Drive 201.2 mi
1. Drive from Swansea to Burnleycar 201.2 mi
4h 20m
£49–71
Train
1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain
6h 55m
£91–181
Bus
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Sophia Gardensbus 201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus Cpa
3. Take the bus from Chorlton Street Coach Station to Mechanics Institutebus X43
8h 26m

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Distance: 240 mi
Duration: 6h 30m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Burnley, England?

You can take a bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Mechanics Institute via Newhall Street and Shudehill Interchange in around 7h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Swansea to Burnley Manchester Road via Cardiff Central, Crewe, and Preston in around 6h 55m.

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