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

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Lowestoft is to bus via Birmingham which costs £35 - £60 and takes 10h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Lowestoft is to drive which takes 5h 43m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Lowestoft?

No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Lowestoft station. However, there are services departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B and arriving at Railway Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Swansea and Lowestoft?

No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Lowestoft. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Lowestoft via London Paddington, Stratford (London) and Ipswich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.

How far is it from Swansea to Lowestoft?

The distance between Swansea and Lowestoft is 313 miles. The road distance is 288.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swansea to Lowestoft without a car is to train which takes 6h 48m and costs £140 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Swansea to Lowestoft, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Lowestoft bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Swansea to Lowestoft train from?

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

Train or bus from Swansea to Lowestoft?

The best way to get from Swansea to Lowestoft is to train which takes 6h 48m and costs £140 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £160 and takes 10h 48m.

Where does the Swansea to Lowestoft bus arrive?

Swansea to Lowestoft bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Swansea to Lowestoft train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Swansea to Lowestoft?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Lowestoft is 288 miles. It takes approximately 5h 43m to drive from Swansea to Lowestoft.

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

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Where can I stay near Lowestoft?

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Swansea to Lowestoft - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Swansea to Lowestoft by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swansea to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain
3. Take the train from Ipswich to Lowestofttrain
6h 48m
£142–259
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Norwichbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus X21 / ...
10h 58m
£35–58
Bus
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus X21 / ...
10h 48m
£65–156
Drive 286.6 mi
1. Drive from Swansea to Lowestoftcar 286.6 mi
5h 43m
£71–102
Train to Cardiff Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Swansea to Bridgendtrain
2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane CWL - NWI
9h
£135–967
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Swansea to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane BRS - NWI
8h 49m
£126–346
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane BHX - NWI
9h 17m
£179–455

Swansea to Lowestoft by train

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6h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 311.3 mi
Duration: 6h 48m

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

You can take a train from Swansea to Lowestoft via London Paddington, Stratford (London), and Ipswich in around 6h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Railway Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bus Station in around 10h 48m.

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