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

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There are 5 ways to get from Swansea to Rugby 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 Rugbytrain train
    3h 56m
    £77–138

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Sophia Gardensbus bus 202 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Pool Meadow Bus Stationbus bus Cp2
    6h 13m
    £28–44

  3. Drive  148 mi

    1. Drive from Swansea to Rugbycar car 148 mi
    2h 57m
    £37–54

  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 Rugbytrain train
    4h 37m
    £68–132

  5. Train via Hereford

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Herefordtrain train
    2. Take the train from Hereford to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Rugbytrain train
    5h 6m
    £59–123

Swansea to Rugby by train

Calendar129Weekly Trains
Duration3h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket£77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 192.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 56m

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

You can take a train from Swansea to Rugby via Bristol Parkway and Birmingham New Street in around 3h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bennett Street via Sophia Gardens, Pool Meadow Bus Station, and Transport Museum in around 6h 13m.

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