What is the cheapest way to get from Swansea to Central London?

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Central London is to bus via Northfields station which costs £29 - £65 and takes 5h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Swansea to Central London?

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Central London is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Central London?

No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Central London. However, there are services departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B and arriving at Market Place Brentford via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Swansea and Central London?

No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Central London. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Ealing Broadway via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.

How far is it from Swansea to Central London?

The distance between Swansea and Central London is 198 miles. The road distance is 179.3 miles.

How do I travel from Swansea to Central London without a car?

The best way to get from Swansea to Central London without a car is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs £85 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Swansea to Central London?

It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Swansea to Central London, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Central London bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Swansea to Central London train from?

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

Train or bus from Swansea to Central London?

The best way to get from Swansea to Central London is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs £85 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £85 and takes 5h 4m.

Where does the Swansea to Central London bus arrive?

Swansea to Central London bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Swansea to Central London train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Swansea to Central London?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Central London is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Swansea to Central London.

Where can I stay near Central London?

There are 21983+ hotels available in Central London.

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There are 5 ways to get from Swansea to Central London by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swansea to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
3h 20m
£89–169
Bus via Northfields station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk940
5h 15m
£29–62
Bus
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 201 / ...
5h 4m
£37–83
Drive 178.3 mi
1. Drive from Swansea to Central Londoncar 178.3 mi
3h 7m
£44–63
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane BRS - LHR
7h 11m
£86–300

Swansea to Central London by bus

196Weekly Buses

5h 4mAverage Duration

£37Cheapest Price

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Distance: 196.8 mi
Duration: 3h 20m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Central London, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Swansea to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £85–160 and the journey takes 2h 52m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Heathrow Central Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £30–85 and the journey takes 4h 10m.

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