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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Swansea to London Paddingtontrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
    3h 45m
    £94–167
  2. Bus via City of St Albans

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to London Heathrow Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Peter's Streetbus bus 724 / ...
    3. Take the bus from St Peter's Street to Temp Bus Stationbus bus 724
    9h 2m
    £24–38
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 201 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    7h 17m
    £36–62
  4. Drive  211.6 mi

    1. Drive from Swansea to Harlowcar car 211.6 mi
    3h 45m
    £53–76
  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Bridgendtrain train
    2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane CWL - STN
    8h 32m
    £81–270

Swansea to Harlow by train and foot

Calendar136Weekly Services
Duration3h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£94Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Harlow, Essex, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Swansea to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £80–150 and the journey takes 2h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Burnt Mill School via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Coach Station in around 7h 17m.

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