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

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Durham is to bus which costs £55 - £110 and takes 11h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Durham is to train and bus and fly which takes 5h 49m and costs £60 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Durham?

No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Durham. However, there are services departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B and arriving at Sutton Street via Birmingham Coach Station and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Swansea and Durham?

No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Durham. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Durham via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.

How far is it from Swansea to Durham?

The distance between Swansea and Durham is 370 miles. The road distance is 294.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swansea to Durham without a car is to train which takes 7h 12m and costs £150 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Swansea to Durham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Durham bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Swansea to Durham train from?

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

Train or bus from Swansea to Durham?

The best way to get from Swansea to Durham is to train which takes 7h 12m and costs £150 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £110 and takes 11h 1m.

Where does the Swansea to Durham bus arrive?

Swansea to Durham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Swansea to Durham train arrive?

Swansea to Durham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Parkway station.

Can I drive from Swansea to Durham?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Durham is 295 miles. It takes approximately 6h 4m to drive from Swansea to Durham.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Durham?

There are 1890+ hotels available in Durham.

Swansea to Durham - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Durhamtrain Bristol Temple Meads - Edinburgh / ...
7h 12m
£153–248
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sutton Streetbus 177
11h 1m
£59–105
Drive 293.1 mi
1. Drive from Swansea to Durhamcar 293.1 mi
6h 4m
£74–106
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Swansea to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
5h 49m
£60–150
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Swansea to Manchester Piccadillytrain Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Durhamtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle
7h 30m
£113–181
Train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Swansea to Bridgendtrain
2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Newcastle (NCL)plane CWL - NCL
9h 25m
£73–273
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Swansea to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
6h 20m
£144–420
Train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Durham Tees Valley Airport
1. Take the train from Swansea to Bridgendtrain
2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME)plane CWL - MME
8h 41m
£153–756
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Swansea to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durhamtrain
8h 16m
£109–261

Swansea to Durham by train

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Distance: 367.6 mi
Duration: 7h 12m

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

You can take a train from Swansea to Durham via Bristol Parkway in around 7h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Sutton Street via Birmingham Coach Station and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 11h 1m.

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