What is the cheapest way to get from Swansea to Lakes?

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Lakes is to bus which costs £55 - £95 and takes 12h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Swansea to Lakes?

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Lakes is to drive which takes 5h 1m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Lakes?

No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Lakes. However, there are services departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B and arriving at Foulstep crossroads via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, Bus Rail Interchange and bus interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Swansea and Lakes?

No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Lakes. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Windermere via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 41m.

How far is it from Swansea to Lakes?

The distance between Swansea and Lakes is 305 miles. The road distance is 249.7 miles.

How do I travel from Swansea to Lakes without a car?

The best way to get from Swansea to Lakes without a car is to train which takes 8h 41m and costs £100 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Swansea to Lakes?

It takes approximately 8h 41m to get from Swansea to Lakes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Lakes bus from?

Swansea to Lakes bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand B.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Lakes train from?

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

Train or bus from Swansea to Lakes?

The best way to get from Swansea to Lakes is to train which takes 8h 41m and costs £100 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £95 and takes 12h 45m.

Where does the Swansea to Lakes bus arrive?

Swansea to Lakes bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Swansea to Lakes train arrive?

Swansea to Lakes train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Swansea to Lakes?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Lakes is 250 miles. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from Swansea to Lakes.

Where can I stay near Lakes?

There are 3332+ hotels available in Lakes.

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There are 4 ways to get from Swansea to Lakes by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swansea to Manchester Piccadillytrain Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Windermeretrain Manchester Airport - Windermere
8h 41m
£105–171
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Rail Interchangebus X8
12h 45m
£56–93
Drive 248.3 mi
1. Drive from Swansea to Lakescar 248.3 mi
5h 1m
£62–89
Train via Cardiff
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 Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
9h
£99–172

Swansea to Lakes by train, bus, and foot

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8h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 303.6 mi
Duration: 8h 41m

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

You can take a train from Swansea to Lakes via Manchester Piccadilly, Windermere, Bus Rail Interchange, bus interchange, and Foulstep crossroads in around 8h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Lakes via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, Bus Rail Interchange, bus interchange, and Foulstep crossroads in around 12h 45m.

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