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There are 5 ways to get from Swansea to Gatwick Airport 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 17m
    £93–175

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to South Terminal Bus Stationbus bus 201
    5h 45m
    £25–100

  3. Drive 197.2 mi

    1. Drive from Swansea to Gatwick Airportcar car 197.2 mi
    3h 31m
    £48–69

  4. Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus bus
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane BRS - LGW
    6h 51m
    £89–204

  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 44m
    £81–182

Swansea to Gatwick Airport by train

Calendar139Weekly Trains
Duration4h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£93Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 205.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 17m

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

You can take a train from Swansea to Gatwick Airport via Reading in around 4h 17m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to South Terminal Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £40–100 and the journey takes 5h 45m. FlixBus also services this route every 4 hours.

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