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

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Canterbury is to bus which costs £35 - £80 and takes 8h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Canterbury is to drive which takes 4h 16m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Canterbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Canterbury station. However, there are services departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B and arriving at Bus Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Swansea and Canterbury?

No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Canterbury West via Paddington and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.

How far is it from Swansea to Canterbury?

The distance between Swansea and Canterbury is 264 miles. The road distance is 250.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swansea to Canterbury without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 39m and costs £120 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Swansea to Canterbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Canterbury bus from?

Swansea to Canterbury bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand B.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Canterbury train from?

Swansea to Canterbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.

Train or bus from Swansea to Canterbury?

The best way to get from Swansea to Canterbury is to train via London which takes 4h 39m and costs £120 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus via London, which costs £50 - £130 and takes 7h 49m.

Where does the Swansea to Canterbury bus arrive?

Swansea to Canterbury bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Swansea to Canterbury train arrive?

Swansea to Canterbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Swansea to Canterbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Canterbury is 250 miles. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Swansea to Canterbury.

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Swansea to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
4h 39m
£123–244
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to London Victoriabus Uk046
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
8h 49m
£38–76
Bus via London
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
7h 49m
£50–122
Drive 248.9 mi
1. Drive from Swansea to Canterburycar 248.9 mi
4h 16m
£61–88
Train
1. Take the train from Swansea to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Canterbury Westtrain London Charing Cross - Ramsgate / ...
5h 37m
£124–246

Swansea to Canterbury by bus

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Distance: 262.5 mi
Duration: 4h 39m

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

You can take a train from Swansea to Canterbury West via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 7h 49m.

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