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

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There are 5 ways to get from Swansea to Gatwick by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Swansea to Readingtrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain train Reading - Gatwick Airport
    4h 15m
    £86–155

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to North Terminal Bus Stationbus bus 201
    5h 45m
    £26–60

  3. Drive  196.1 mi

    1. Drive from Swansea to Gatwickcar car 196.1 mi
    3h 29m
    £50–72

  4. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly

    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 London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane BRS - LGW
    6h 27m
    £109–256

  5. Train to Cardiff Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Bridgendtrain train
    2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane CWL - LGW
    6h 57m
    £100–269

Swansea to Gatwick by train

Calendar119Weekly Trains
Duration4h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 205.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 15m

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

You can take a train from Swansea to Gatwick Airport via Reading in around 4h 15m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to North Terminal Bus Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost £30–60 and the journey takes 5h 45m. FlixBus also services this route every 4 hours.

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