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

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Liverpool is to bus which costs £25 - £45 and takes 7h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Liverpool is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Liverpool?

No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Liverpool. However, there are services departing from Swansea City Bus Station and arriving at Liverpool, Liverpool One via Birmingham Centre - Jennens Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Swansea and Liverpool?

No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Liverpool. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Liverpool Lime Street via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.

How far is it from Swansea to Liverpool?

The distance between Swansea and Liverpool is 220 miles. The road distance is 159.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swansea to Liverpool without a car is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs £80 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Swansea to Liverpool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Liverpool bus from?

Swansea to Liverpool bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Swansea City Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Liverpool train from?

Swansea to Liverpool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Swansea station.

Train or bus from Swansea to Liverpool?

The best way to get from Swansea to Liverpool is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs £80 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £45 and takes 7h 30m.

Where does the Swansea to Liverpool bus arrive?

Swansea to Liverpool bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham Centre - Jennens Road station.

Where does the Swansea to Liverpool train arrive?

Swansea to Liverpool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Swansea to Liverpool?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Liverpool is 160 miles. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Swansea to Liverpool.

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

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

Book your Swansea to Liverpool bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

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Swansea to Liverpool - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Swansea to Liverpool by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swansea to Crewetrain Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
4h 33m
£84–150
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Birmingham Centre - Jennens Roadbus Uk084
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Centre - Jennens Road to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus Uk021 / ...
7h 30m
£26–42
Drive 158.6 mi
1. Drive from Swansea to Liverpoolcar 158.6 mi
3h 41m
£39–56
Train via Cardiff
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 Liverpool Lime Streettrain
5h 21m
£84–162

Swansea to Liverpool by train

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4h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 218.7 mi
Duration: 4h 33m

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

You can take a train from Swansea to Liverpool Lime Street via Crewe in around 4h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One via Birmingham Centre - Jennens Road in around 7h 30m.

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