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 £60 - £160 and takes 13h 28m.

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 and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 28m.

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 Cardiff Central, Crewe and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.

How far is it from Swansea to Lakes?

The distance between Swansea and Lakes is 293 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 via Cardiff which takes 7h 32m and costs £110 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 7h 32m 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 Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.

Train or bus from Swansea to Lakes?

The best way to get from Swansea to Lakes is to train via Cardiff which takes 7h 32m and costs £110 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £160 and takes 13h 28m.

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 Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central 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 3338+ hotels available in Lakes.

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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 Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
7h 32m
£111–193
Drive 248.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Swansea to Lakescar 248.3 mi
5h 1m
£62–89
Bus
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
13h 28m
£64–155
Train
1. Take the train from Swansea to Manchester Piccadillytrain Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
8h 41m
£101–168
Train #2
1. Take the train from Swansea to Manchester Piccadillytrain Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carnforthtrain Manchester Airport - Barrow-in-Furness / ...
9h 41m
£99–163

Swansea to Lakes by train, bus, and foot

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8h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 290.9 mi
Duration: 7h 32m

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

You can take a train from Swansea to Lakes via Cardiff Central, Crewe, Oxenholme Lake District, and Windermere in around 7h 32m. 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.

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