What is the cheapest way to get from Swansea to Leicester?

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Leicester is to bus via Birmingham which costs £22 - £35 and takes 8h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Swansea to Leicester?

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Leicester is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Leicester?

No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B and arriving at St Margaret's Bus Station via Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Swansea and Leicester?

No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Leicester via Bristol Parkway and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.

How far is it from Swansea to Leicester?

The distance between Swansea and Leicester is 203 miles. The road distance is 164.7 miles.

How do I travel from Swansea to Leicester without a car?

The best way to get from Swansea to Leicester without a car is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs £85 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Swansea to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Leicester bus from?

Swansea to Leicester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand B.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Leicester train from?

Swansea to Leicester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.

Train or bus from Swansea to Leicester?

The best way to get from Swansea to Leicester is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs £85 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £55 and takes 5h 55m.

Where does the Swansea to Leicester bus arrive?

Swansea to Leicester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.

Where does the Swansea to Leicester train arrive?

Swansea to Leicester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Parkway station.

Can I drive from Swansea to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Leicester is 165 miles. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Swansea to Leicester.

How do I get a train ticket from Swansea to Leicester?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Swansea to Leicester?

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Where can I stay near Leicester?

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There are 5 ways to get from Swansea to Leicester by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain
4h 25m
£85–140
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus Uk084
2. Take the bus from Sainsbury's to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 148
8h 38m
£22–32
Bus
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Sophia Gardensbus 202 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Cp2
5h 55m
£28–51
Drive 163.7 mi
1. Drive from Swansea to Leicestercar 163.7 mi
3h 11m
£41–58
Train via Newport
1. Take the train from Swansea to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain
5h 5m
£76–134

Swansea to Leicester by train

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Distance: 201.5 mi
Duration: 4h 25m

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

You can take a train from Swansea to Leicester via Bristol Parkway and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to St Margaret's Bus Station via Sophia Gardens in around 5h 55m.

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