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

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Chorley is to bus which costs £45 - £110 and takes 8h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Chorley is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs £45 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Chorley?

No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Chorley. However, there are services departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B and arriving at Yarrow Gate via Sophia Gardens, St Peter's Square and Bolton Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Swansea and Chorley?

No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Chorley. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Chorley via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.

How far is it from Swansea to Chorley?

The distance between Swansea and Chorley is 238 miles. The road distance is 185.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swansea to Chorley without a car is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs £95 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Swansea to Chorley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Chorley bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Swansea to Chorley train from?

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

Train or bus from Swansea to Chorley?

The best way to get from Swansea to Chorley is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs £95 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 8h 23m.

Where does the Swansea to Chorley bus arrive?

Swansea to Chorley bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.

Where does the Swansea to Chorley train arrive?

Swansea to Chorley train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Swansea to Chorley?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Chorley is 185 miles. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Swansea to Chorley.

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

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Where can I stay near Chorley?

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There are 4 ways to get from Swansea to Chorley by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swansea to Manchester Piccadillytrain Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
5h 10m
£95–161
Drive 184.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Swansea to Chorleycar 184.4 mi
4h 5m
£45–65
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
8h 23m
£48–109
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain Swansea - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
6h 11m
£92–176

Swansea to Chorley by train

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Distance: 236.6 mi
Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Chorley, Lancashire, England?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Swansea to Manchester Piccadilly every 4 hours. Tickets cost £85–150 and the journey takes 4h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Yarrow Gate via Sophia Gardens, Manchester Central Coach Station, St Peter's Square, and Bolton Interchange in around 8h 23m.

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