There are 5 ways to get from Swansea to Lakes by train, bus, or car
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Train via Cardiff
best- Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
7h 52m£124–218Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Sophia Gardensbus 201 / ...
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus Cpa
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
12h 28m£59–135Drive 248.5 mi
- Drive from Swansea to Lakescar 248.5 mi
5h 2m£61–88Train
- 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£117–205Train #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 48m£115–195
Swansea to Lakes by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Lakes is to bus which costs £55 - £140 and takes 12h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Swansea to Lakes is to drive which takes 5h 2m 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 Sophia Gardens, Manchester Central Coach Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 28m.
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 52m.
The distance between Swansea and Lakes is 293 miles. The road distance is 249.9 miles.
The best way to get from Swansea to Lakes without a car is to train via Cardiff which takes 7h 52m and costs £120 - £220.
It takes approximately 7h 52m 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 via Cardiff which takes 7h 52m and costs £120 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £140 and takes 12h 28m.
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 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Lakes via Sophia Gardens, Manchester Central Coach Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Foulstep crossroads in around 12h 28m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Swansea to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–95
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Swansea to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £85–150
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Swansea to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £85–150
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Swansea to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Crewe to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £28–55
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carnforth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–20
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £35–85
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Night Std
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £10–25
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Swansea to Lakes bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Swansea to Lakes train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Lakes is 250 miles. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from Swansea to Lakes.
There are 3366+ hotels available in Lakes.