There are 5 ways to get from Swansea to Lakes by train, bus, or car
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Train via Oxenholme Lake District
best- 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 / ...
9h 5m£100–170Bus
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
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Rail Interchangebus X8
13h 34m£50–82Drive 248.3 mi
- Drive from Swansea to Lakescar 248.3 mi
5h 1m£62–90Train
- Take the train from Swansea to Manchester Piccadillytrain Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Windermeretrain Manchester Airport - Windermere
9h 20m£103–168Train via Cardiff
- 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
9h 21m£97–169
Swansea to Lakes by train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Lakes is to bus which costs £50 - £85 and takes 13h 34m.
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 Rail Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Lakes. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Windermere via Manchester Piccadilly and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.
The distance between Swansea and Lakes is 308 miles. The road distance is 249.7 miles.
The best way to get from Swansea to Lakes without a car is to train via Oxenholme Lake District which takes 9h 5m and costs £100 - £170.
It takes approximately 9h 5m 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 Oxenholme Lake District which takes 9h 5m and costs £100 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £85 and takes 13h 34m.
What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Lakes, England?
You can take a train from Swansea to Lakes via Manchester Piccadilly, Oxenholme Lake District, Windermere, Bus Rail Interchange, and Foulstep crossroads in around 9h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Lakes via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, Bus Rail Interchange, and Foulstep crossroads in around 13h 34m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- 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
Train from Swansea to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–25
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- 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
- £24–45
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Std
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- 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 Manchester Piccadilly 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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