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

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Dover is to bus which costs £50 - £130 and takes 9h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Dover is to drive which takes 4h 26m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Dover?

No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Dover. However, there are services departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B and arriving at Pencester Road via London Victoria and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Swansea and Dover?

No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Dover. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Dover Priory via Paddington and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.

How far is it from Swansea to Dover?

The distance between Swansea and Dover is 271 miles. The road distance is 262.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swansea to Dover without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 53m and costs £120 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Swansea to Dover, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Dover bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Swansea to Dover train from?

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

Train or bus from Swansea to Dover?

The best way to get from Swansea to Dover is to train via London which takes 4h 53m and costs £120 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £130 and takes 9h 30m.

Where does the Swansea to Dover bus arrive?

Swansea to Dover bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Swansea to Dover train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Swansea to Dover?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Dover is 263 miles. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Swansea to Dover.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Swansea to Dover?

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Where can I stay near Dover?

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Swansea to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
4h 53m
£126–237
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
9h 30m
£54–130
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Newport Train Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Newport Train Station to London Victoriabus
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Dover Priorytrain
8h 54m
£60–107
Drive 261.3 mi
1. Drive from Swansea to Dovercar 261.3 mi
4h 26m
£65–93
Train
1. Take the train from Swansea to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Dover Priorytrain London Charing Cross - Dover Priory / ...
5h 45m
£127–238

Swansea to Dover by train and subway

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4h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 269.4 mi
Duration: 4h 53m

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

You can take a train from Swansea to Dover Priory via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Pencester Road via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Bus Station in around 9h 30m.

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