There are 4 ways to get from Swansea to Lostwithiel by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Plymouthtrain
- Take the train from Plymouth to Lostwithieltrain
6h 2m£100–172Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Sophia Gardensbus 202 / ...
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Cp5
- Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to The Royal Talbotbus 504
8h 5m£36–64Drive 207.3 mi
- Drive from Swansea to Lostwithielcar 207.3 mi
3h 51m£52–74Train via Cardiff
- Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain Milford Haven - Shrewsbury / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Lostwithieltrain Cardiff Central - Penzance / ...
6h 27m£95–184
Swansea to Lostwithiel by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Lostwithiel is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 8h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Swansea to Lostwithiel is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Lostwithiel. However, there are services departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B and arriving at The Royal Talbot via Sophia Gardens and Plymouth Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Lostwithiel. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Lostwithiel via Bristol Parkway and Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
The distance between Swansea and Lostwithiel is 242 miles. The road distance is 208.5 miles.
The best way to get from Swansea to Lostwithiel without a car is to train which takes 6h 2m and costs £100 - £180.
It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Swansea to Lostwithiel, including transfers.
Swansea to Lostwithiel bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand B.
Swansea to Lostwithiel train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.
The best way to get from Swansea to Lostwithiel is to train which takes 6h 2m and costs £100 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 8h 5m.
What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Lostwithiel, England?
You can take a train from Swansea to Lostwithiel via Bristol Parkway and Plymouth in around 6h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to The Royal Talbot via Sophia Gardens and Plymouth Coach Station in around 8h 5m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swansea to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Lostwithiel
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–23
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swansea to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Lostwithiel
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £80–150
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Parkway to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–90
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Plymouth to Lostwithiel
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £13–20
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Swansea to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–25
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–12
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to The Royal Talbot
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Swansea to Lostwithiel bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Swansea to Lostwithiel train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Lostwithiel is 209 miles. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Swansea to Lostwithiel.
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