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

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Clare is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 10h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Clare is to drive which takes 4h 49m and costs £55 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Clare?

No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Clare. However, there are services departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B and arriving at Memorial via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, High Street and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Swansea and Clare?

No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Clare. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Sudbury (Suffolk) via London Paddington, Stratford (London) and Marks Tey. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.

How far is it from Swansea to Clare?

The distance between Swansea and Clare is 267 miles. The road distance is 228 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swansea to Clare without a car is to train which takes 6h 58m and costs £120 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Swansea to Clare, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Clare bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Swansea to Clare train from?

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

Train or bus from Swansea to Clare?

The best way to get from Swansea to Clare is to train which takes 6h 58m and costs £120 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus via London Stansted Airport (STN), which costs £50 - £120 and takes 9h 26m.

Where does the Swansea to Clare bus arrive?

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

Where does the Swansea to Clare train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Swansea to Clare?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Clare is 228 miles. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Swansea to Clare.

Where can I stay near Clare?

There are 544+ hotels available in Clare.

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swansea to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Marks Teytrain London Liverpool Street - Ipswich / ...
6h 58m
£120–226
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk940
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18bus Uk950
10h 41m
£31–53
Bus via London Stansted Airport (STN)
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 727 / ...
9h 26m
£53–120
Drive 226.7 mi
1. Drive from Swansea to Clarecar 226.7 mi
4h 49m
£56–80
Train via Bruff Close
1. Take the train from Swansea to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
7h 13m
£120–226

Swansea to Clare by train and bus

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Distance: 265.5 mi
Duration: 6h 58m

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

You can take a train from Swansea to Hill Terrace via London Paddington, Stratford (London), Marks Tey, Sudbury (Suffolk), and Bus Station in around 6h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Memorial via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, High Street, and Bus Station in around 9h 26m.

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