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How to get fromSwansea to Franceby train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry

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There are 9 ways to get from Swansea to France by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Swansea to London Paddingtontrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    6h 29m
    €270–454

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 507 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    15h 23m
    €71–121

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Swansea to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Pariscar car
    7h 42m
    €259–317

  4. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle 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 Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane plane BRS - CDG
    6h 40m
    €102–282

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Swansea to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Pariscar car
    8h 58m
    €152–272

  6. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac 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 Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane BRS - BOD
    6h 55m
    €102–272

  7. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac 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 Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane plane BRS - TLS
    6h 58m
    €93–268

  8. Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane plane BHX - CDG
    7h 27m
    €144–365

  9. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport

    1. Take the train from Swansea to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane plane LHR - CDG
    7h 15m
    €200–501

Swansea to France by train and subway

Calendar114Weekly Services
Duration6h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket€270Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 763.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 29m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and France?

You can take a train from Swansea to Cité via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Gare du Nord in around 6h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Châtelet via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, and Bercy in around 15h 23m.

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