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How to get fromSwansea to Darlingtonby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Swansea to Darlington by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Darlingtontrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    6h 58m
    £176–277

  2. Bus via Birmingham

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Darlingtonbus bus
    10h 22m
    £40–66

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Sophia Gardensbus bus 201 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus Cpa
    3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Dolphin Centrebus bus 177
    9h 35m
    £62–149

  4. Drive 275.7 mi

    1. Drive from Swansea to Darlingtoncar car 275.7 mi
    5h 47m
    £68–98

  5. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    4. Take the train from Newcastle to Darlingtontrain train
    6h 4m
    £76–188

  6. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Darlingtontrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
    7h 14m
    £127–222

  7. Train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Durham Tees Valley Airport

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Bridgendtrain train
    2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME)plane plane CWL - MME
    8h 40m
    £128–685

  8. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlingtontrain train
    7h 54m
    £137–332

  9. Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane SOU - NCL
    4. Take the train from Newcastle to Darlingtontrain train
    7h 14m
    £187–397

Swansea to Darlington by train

Calendar83Weekly Trains
Duration6h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket£176Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 343.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 58m

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

You can take a train from Swansea to Darlington via Bristol Parkway in around 6h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Dolphin Centre via Sophia Gardens and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 9h 35m.

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