There are 5 ways to get from Swansea to Lakes by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Swansea to Crewetrain Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Crewe to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
7h 2m£113–178Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
13h 28m£58–91Drive 248.3 mi
- Drive from Swansea to Lakescar 248.3 mi
5h 1m£62–90Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Swansea to Manchester Piccadillytrain Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
8h 41m£101–168Train via Manchester #2
- Take the train from Swansea to Manchester Piccadillytrain Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carnforthtrain Manchester Airport - Barrow-in-Furness / ...
9h 41m£99–163
Swansea to Lakes by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Lakes is to bus which costs £55 - £95 and takes 13h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Swansea to Lakes is to drive which takes 5h 1m and costs £60 - £90.
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 and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Lakes. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Windermere via Crewe and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
The distance between Swansea and Lakes is 293 miles. The road distance is 249.7 miles.
The best way to get from Swansea to Lakes without a car is to train which takes 7h 2m and costs £110 - £180.
It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Swansea to Lakes, including transfers.
Swansea to Lakes bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand B.
Swansea to Lakes train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Swansea station.
The best way to get from Swansea to Lakes is to train which takes 7h 2m and costs £110 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £95 and takes 13h 28m.
What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Lakes, England?
You can take a train from Swansea to Lakes via Crewe, Oxenholme Lake District, and Windermere in around 7h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Lakes via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Foulstep crossroads in around 13h 28m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Swansea to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £60–100
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Swansea to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £70–120
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Swansea to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £70–120
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £28–50
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Std
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Swansea to Lakes bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Swansea to Lakes train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Lakes is 250 miles. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from Swansea to Lakes.
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