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How to get fromSwansea to Northamptonby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Swansea to Northampton by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Northamptontrain train
    4h 29m
    £97–177

  2. Drive 164.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Swansea to Northamptoncar car 164.4 mi
    3h 20m
    £41–58

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 201 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Northampton Town Centrebus bus Uk900 / ...
    6h 55m
    £42–94

  4. Train via Newport

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Northamptontrain train
    5h 5m
    £89–168

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Northamptontrain train
    7h 30m
    £82–151

Swansea to Northampton by train

Calendar150Weekly Trains
Duration4h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket£97Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 211.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 29m

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 29m. 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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