There are 5 ways to get from Swansea to Rugby by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Rugbytrain
4h£91–158Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Uk084
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Rugbytrain Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
5h 10m£28–55Drive 148.2 mi
- Drive from Swansea to Rugbycar 148.2 mi
2h 58m£37–53Train via Newport
- Take the train from Swansea to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Rugbytrain
4h 40m£83–150Bus
- Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
7h 53m£39–90
Swansea to Rugby by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Rugby is to bus and train which costs £27 - £55 and takes 5h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Swansea to Rugby is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B and arriving at Church Street via Birmingham Coach Station and Pool Meadow Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Rugby via Bristol Parkway and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
The distance between Swansea and Rugby is 193 miles. The road distance is 149 miles.
The best way to get from Swansea to Rugby without a car is to train which takes 4h and costs £90 - £160.
It takes approximately 4h to get from Swansea to Rugby, including transfers.
Swansea to Rugby bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand B.
Swansea to Rugby train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.
The best way to get from Swansea to Rugby is to train which takes 4h and costs £90 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £95 and takes 7h 53m.
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 4h. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Birmingham Coach Station twice daily. Tickets cost £30–80 and the journey takes 4h 45m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Swansea to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Swansea to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–50
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–65
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–75
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Rugby
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–26
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Rugby
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–26
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Rugby
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–26
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Rugby
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Rugby
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Rugby
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Swansea to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–80
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Swansea to Rugby bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Swansea to Rugby train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Rugby is 149 miles. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Swansea to Rugby.
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