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

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Loughborough is to bus via Birmingham which costs £24 - £45 and takes 7h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Loughborough is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Loughborough?

No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Loughborough. However, there are services departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B and arriving at High Street via Birmingham Coach Station and St Margaret's Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Swansea and Loughborough?

No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Loughborough. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Loughborough (Leics) via Bristol Parkway and Derby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.

How far is it from Swansea to Loughborough?

The distance between Swansea and Loughborough is 219 miles. The road distance is 175.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swansea to Loughborough without a car is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs £100 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Swansea to Loughborough, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Loughborough bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Swansea to Loughborough train from?

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

Train or bus from Swansea to Loughborough?

The best way to get from Swansea to Loughborough is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs £100 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 7h 25m.

Where does the Swansea to Loughborough bus arrive?

Swansea to Loughborough bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Swansea to Loughborough train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Swansea to Loughborough?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Loughborough is 176 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Swansea to Loughborough.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Loughborough?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Derbytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
5h 8m
£108–174
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Uk084
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Uk087
7h 26m
£24–42
Bus
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777 / ...
7h 25m
£43–102
Drive 174.7 mi
1. Drive from Swansea to Loughboroughcar 174.7 mi
3h 8m
£43–62
Train via Newport
1. Take the train from Swansea to Newport (S Wales)train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Long Eatontrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham
5h 41m
£107–175

Swansea to Loughborough by train

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Distance: 218.1 mi
Duration: 5h 8m

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

You can take a train from Swansea to Loughborough (Leics) via Bristol Parkway and Derby in around 5h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to High Street via Birmingham Coach Station and St Margaret's Bus Station in around 7h 25m.

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