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

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Clifton is to bus via Cardiff which costs £11 - £21 and takes 3h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Clifton is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs £18 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Clifton?

No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Clifton. However, there are services departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B and arriving at Lansdown Road via The Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Swansea and Clifton?

No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Clifton. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Clifton Down via Stapleton Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.

How far is it from Swansea to Clifton?

The distance between Swansea and Clifton is 84 miles. The road distance is 77.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swansea to Clifton without a car is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs £30 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Swansea to Clifton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Clifton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Swansea to Clifton train from?

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

Train or bus from Swansea to Clifton?

The best way to get from Swansea to Clifton is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs £30 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £45 and takes 2h 48m.

Where does the Swansea to Clifton bus arrive?

Swansea to Clifton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Swansea to Clifton train arrive?

Swansea to Clifton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Stapleton Road station.

Can I drive from Swansea to Clifton?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Clifton is 77 miles. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Swansea to Clifton.

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

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Where can I stay near Clifton?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swansea to Stapleton Roadtrain Milford Haven - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
2h 15m
£34–57
Bus via Cardiff
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk940 / ...
3h 33m
£11–20
Bus
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bus Stationbus 202 / ...
2h 48m
£12–42
Drive 76.7 mi
1. Drive from Swansea to Cliftoncar 76.7 mi
1h 30m
£19–27
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain Swansea - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
2h 44m
£35–76

Swansea to Clifton by train

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Distance: 83.9 mi
Duration: 2h 15m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Clifton, Bristol, England?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Swansea to Stapleton Road every 4 hours. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £16–40 and the journey takes 2h 30m. FlixBus also services this route every 2 hours.

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