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

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Margate is to bus which costs £40 - £75 and takes 9h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Margate is to drive which takes 4h 31m and costs £65 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Margate?

No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Margate. However, there are services departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B and arriving at Marine Terrace via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Swansea and Margate?

No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Margate. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Margate via Paddington and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.

How far is it from Swansea to Margate?

The distance between Swansea and Margate is 285 miles. The road distance is 265 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swansea to Margate without a car is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs £120 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Swansea to Margate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Margate bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Swansea to Margate train from?

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

Train or bus from Swansea to Margate?

The best way to get from Swansea to Margate is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs £120 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 9h 15m.

Where does the Swansea to Margate bus arrive?

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

Where does the Swansea to Margate train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Swansea to Margate?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Margate is 265 miles. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Swansea to Margate.

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

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Where can I stay near Margate?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swansea to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
4h 56m
£128–230
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Marine Terracebus 022
9h 15m
£44–73
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk940
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
7h 46m
£76–127
Drive 263.4 mi
1. Drive from Swansea to Margatecar 263.4 mi
4h 31m
£66–95
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Swansea to Bridgendtrain
2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London City Airport (LCY)plane CWL - LCY
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Margatetrain
8h 49m
£330–1,216

Swansea to Margate by train and subway

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Distance: 283.2 mi
Duration: 4h 56m

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

You can take a train from Swansea to Margate via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Marine Terrace via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 9h 15m.

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