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

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Northampton is to bus which costs £40 - £95 and takes 6h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Northampton is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Northampton?

No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Northampton. However, there are services departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B and arriving at Northampton Town Centre via London Heathrow Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Swansea and Northampton?

No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Northampton. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Northampton via Bristol Parkway and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.

How far is it from Swansea to Northampton?

The distance between Swansea and Northampton is 213 miles. The road distance is 165.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swansea to Northampton without a car is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs £80 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Swansea to Northampton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Northampton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Swansea to Northampton train from?

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

Train or bus from Swansea to Northampton?

The best way to get from Swansea to Northampton is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs £80 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £95 and takes 6h 55m.

Where does the Swansea to Northampton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Swansea to Northampton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Swansea to Northampton?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Northampton is 165 miles. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Swansea to Northampton.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Northamptontrain
4h 25m
£84–160
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 201 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Northampton Town Centrebus Uk905 / ...
6h 55m
£40–95
Drive 164.2 mi
1. Drive from Swansea to Northamptoncar 164.2 mi
3h 19m
£41–59
Train via Newport
1. Take the train from Swansea to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Northamptontrain
5h 3m
£75–149
Train #2
1. Take the train from Swansea to Shrewsburytrain
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Northamptontrain
7h 30m
£71–129

Swansea to Northampton by train

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Distance: 211.3 mi
Duration: 4h 25m

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

You can take a train from Swansea to Northampton via Bristol Parkway and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Northampton Town Centre via London Heathrow Airport in around 6h 55m.

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