There are 5 ways to get from Swansea to Connahs Quay by train, bus, or car
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Train via Cardiff
best- Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain Swansea - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chestertrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
5h 38m£67–119Drive 142.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Swansea to Connahs Quaycar 142.4 mi
3h 23m£36–52Bus
- Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus 830
8h 5m£41–69Train
- Take the train from Swansea to Shrewsburytrain Swansea - Shrewsbury / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Flinttrain Birmingham International - Llandudno Junction / ...
6h 47m£60–98Train, bus
- Take the train from Swansea to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the bus from The Gateway to Bus Stationbus 511 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus 41
9h 36m£46–74
Swansea to Connahs Quay by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Connahs Quay is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Swansea to Connahs Quay is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Connahs Quay. However, there are services departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B and arriving at River View via Birmingham Coach Station and Chester Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Connahs Quay. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Shotton via Cardiff Central and Chester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
The distance between Swansea and Connahs Quay is 202 miles. The road distance is 143.3 miles.
The best way to get from Swansea to Connahs Quay without a car is to train via Cardiff which takes 5h 38m and costs £65 - £120.
It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Swansea to Connahs Quay, including transfers.
Swansea to Connahs Quay bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand B.
Swansea to Connahs Quay train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Swansea station.
The best way to get from Swansea to Connahs Quay is to train via Cardiff which takes 5h 38m and costs £65 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 8h 5m.
What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Connahs Quay, Wales?
You can take a train from Swansea to Shotton via Cardiff Central and Chester in around 5h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to River View via Birmingham Coach Station and Chester Bus Interchange in around 8h 5m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Swansea to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–25
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–80
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Swansea to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Flint
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Swansea to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swansea to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £27–50
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Arriva UK
Bus from The Gateway to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- Arriva UK
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
- Phone
- 01782 332337
- [email protected]
- Website
- D&G Bus
Bus from Bus Station to Chester Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- D&G Bus
- SIngle Ticket One way
- £3
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Booking & Getting There
Swansea to Connahs Quay bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Swansea to Connahs Quay train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Connahs Quay is 143 miles. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Swansea to Connahs Quay.
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