What is the cheapest way to get from Swansea to Kirkby Station?

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Kirkby Station is to bus via Birmingham which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Swansea to Kirkby Station?

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Kirkby Station is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Kirkby Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Kirkby Station. However, there are services departing from Swansea City Bus Station and arriving at Kirkby Interchange via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway and Queen Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Swansea and Kirkby Station?

No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Kirkby Station. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Kirkby via Cardiff Central, Crewe and Liverpool Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.

How far is it from Swansea to Kirkby Station?

The distance between Swansea and Kirkby Station is 228 miles. The road distance is 167 miles.

How do I travel from Swansea to Kirkby Station without a car?

The best way to get from Swansea to Kirkby Station without a car is to train via Cardiff which takes 5h 58m and costs £85 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Swansea to Kirkby Station?

It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Swansea to Kirkby Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Kirkby Station bus from?

Swansea to Kirkby Station bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Swansea City Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Kirkby Station train from?

Swansea to Kirkby Station train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Swansea station.

Train or bus from Swansea to Kirkby Station?

The best way to get from Swansea to Kirkby Station is to train via Cardiff which takes 5h 58m and costs £85 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 35m.

Where does the Swansea to Kirkby Station bus arrive?

Swansea to Kirkby Station bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.

Where does the Swansea to Kirkby Station train arrive?

Swansea to Kirkby Station train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Swansea to Kirkby Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Kirkby Station is 167 miles. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Swansea to Kirkby Station.

How do I get a train ticket from Swansea to Kirkby Station?

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Where can I stay near Kirkby Station?

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Train via Cardiff
best
1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
5h 58m
£89–173
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Uk084
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus Uk021 / ...
8h 35m
£31–51
Drive 166.1 mi
1. Drive from Swansea to Kirkby Stationcar 166.1 mi
3h 56m
£41–59
Train
1. Take the train from Swansea to Shrewsburytrain Swansea - Shrewsbury / ...
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Chestertrain Birmingham International - Llandudno Junction / ...
7h 10m
£80–142
Bus
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickhobus Gm4
2. Take the bus from Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus Gma
9h
£45–105

Swansea to Kirkby Station by train and foot

134Weekly Services

5h 58mAverage Duration

£89Cheapest Price

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Distance: 226.7 mi
Duration: 5h 58m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Kirkby Station, England?

You can take a train from Swansea to Kirkby via Cardiff Central, Crewe, Liverpool Lime Street, and Liverpool Central in around 5h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Kirkby Interchange via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, Liverpool, Liverpool One, and Queen Square Bus Station in around 8h 35m.

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