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

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to London is to bus which costs £20 - £95 and takes 5h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swansea to London is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs £85 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and London?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B station and arriving at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Swansea and London?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Swansea and arriving at London Paddington. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 52m.

How far is it from Swansea to London?

The distance between Swansea and London is 191 miles. The road distance is 186.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swansea to London without a car is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs £85 - £160.

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

The train from Swansea to London Paddington takes 2h 52m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Swansea to London bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Swansea to London train from?

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

Train or bus from Swansea to London?

The best way to get from Swansea to London is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs £85 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £95 and takes 5h 10m.

Where does the Swansea to London bus arrive?

Swansea to London bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Swansea to London train arrive?

Swansea to London train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Swansea to London?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to London is 187 miles. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Swansea to London.

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

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

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There are 3 ways to get from Swansea to London by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swansea to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2h 52m
£85–160
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
5h 10m
£20–95
Drive 185.6 mi
1. Drive from Swansea to Londoncar 185.6 mi
3h 24m
£46–66

Swansea to London by train

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Distance: 189.6 mi
Duration: 2h 52m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Swansea to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £85–160 and the journey takes 2h 52m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals every 2 hours. Tickets cost £35–95 and the journey takes 5h 10m. FlixBus also services this route 4 times a day.

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