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

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Ripley is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Ripley is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Ripley?

No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Ripley. However, there are services departing from Swansea City Bus Station and arriving at Upper Marehay Road via The Square Peg, Bus Station, Market Place and Corporation Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Swansea and Ripley?

No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Ripley. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Derby via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.

How far is it from Swansea to Ripley?

The distance between Swansea and Ripley is 214 miles. The road distance is 168.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swansea to Ripley without a car is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs £100 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Swansea to Ripley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Ripley bus from?

Swansea to Ripley bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Swansea City Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Ripley train from?

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

Train or bus from Swansea to Ripley?

The best way to get from Swansea to Ripley is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs £100 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 37m.

Where does the Swansea to Ripley bus arrive?

Swansea to Ripley bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.

Where does the Swansea to Ripley train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Swansea to Ripley?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Ripley is 168 miles. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Swansea to Ripley.

Where can I stay near Ripley?

There are 2498+ hotels available in Ripley.

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Derbytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
4h 53m
£106–169
Drive 167.4 mi
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1. Drive from Swansea to Ripleycar 167.4 mi
3h 41m
£41–59
Bus
1. Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
2. Take the bus from The Square Peg to Bus Stationbus X3
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to New Streetbus X12 / ...
4. Take the bus from Market Place to Corporation Streetbus X38 / ...
5. Take the bus from Corporation Street to Upper Marehay Roadbus 9.3 / ...
7h 37m
Train via Newport
1. Take the train from Swansea to Newport (S Wales)train Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Derbytrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
5h 14m
£98–166
Train #2
1. Take the train from Swansea to Crewetrain Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Derbytrain Crewe - Lincoln Central / ...
6h 10m
£104–170

Swansea to Ripley by train and bus

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Distance: 212.9 mi
Duration: 4h 53m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Ripley, Derbyshire, England?

You can take a train from Swansea to Denby Bank via Bristol Parkway, Derby, Railway Station, Bus Station, and Corporation Street in around 4h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Upper Marehay Road via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, The Square Peg, Bus Station, New Street, Market Place, and Corporation Street in around 7h 37m.

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