There are 5 ways to get from Swansea to Lancaster University 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 Lancastertrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 48m£89–141Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus Uk084
- Take the bus from Millennium Point to Underpassbus Uk030
9h 28m£34–50Drive 211 mi
- Drive from Swansea to Lancaster Universitycar 211 mi
4h 22m£52–75Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Swansea to Manchester Piccadillytrain Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lancastertrain Manchester Airport - Barrow-in-Furness / ...
6h 36m£90–152Bus via Bus Station
- 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
10h 10m£54–89
Swansea to Lancaster University by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Lancaster University is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 9h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Swansea to Lancaster University is to drive which takes 4h 22m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Lancaster University. However, there are services departing from Swansea City Bus Station and arriving at Underpass via Millennium Point. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Lancaster University. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Lancaster via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
The distance between Swansea and Lancaster University is 261 miles. The road distance is 212.2 miles.
The best way to get from Swansea to Lancaster University without a car is to train which takes 5h 48m and costs £85 - £150.
It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Swansea to Lancaster University, including transfers.
Swansea to Lancaster University bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Swansea City Bus Station.
Swansea to Lancaster University train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Swansea station.
The best way to get from Swansea to Lancaster University is to train which takes 5h 48m and costs £85 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 9h 28m.
What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Lancaster University, England?
You can take a train from Swansea to Lancaster University via Crewe, Lancaster, Common Garden Street, and Underpass in around 5h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Lancaster University via Millennium Point and Underpass in around 9h 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
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Crewe to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–25
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Birmingham - Jennens Road
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £17–26
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Millennium Point to Underpass
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–24
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £27–50
- 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 Lancaster University bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Jennens Road station.
Swansea to Lancaster University train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Lancaster University is 212 miles. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Swansea to Lancaster University.
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