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How to get fromSwansea to Perthby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Swansea to Perth by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Glasgow

    best
    1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain train
    10h 8m
    £184–322

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Glasgowbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to South Streetbus bus M8
    13h 32m
    £55–97

  3. Drive  413.4 mi

    1. Drive from Swansea to Perthcar car 413.4 mi
    7h 48m
    £102–147

  4. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    4. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus bus
    6h 50m
    £72–196

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Crewetrain train Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Perthtrain train London Euston - Inverness
    10h 25m
    £168–286

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the bus from George Street to Perth stationbus bus
    11h 16m
    £262–396

  7. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain train
    7h 4m
    £91–230

  8. Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - EDI
    4. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus bus
    7h 14m
    £112–238

  9. Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHX - GLA
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain train
    7h 28m
    £130–272

  10. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane BRS - ABZ
    4. Take the train from Aberdeen to Perthtrain train
    8h 27m
    £137–392

  11. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    4. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    5. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Perthtrain train
    9h 11m
    £115–299

Swansea to Perth by train and foot

Calendar65Weekly Services
Duration10h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£184Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 487.1 mi
  • Duration: 10h 8m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Perth, Scotland?

You can take a train from Swansea to Perth via Cardiff Central, Crewe, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 10h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea City Bus Station to South Street via Birmingham - Jennens Road, Glasgow, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 13h 32m.

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