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

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

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Swansea to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Yorktrain train
    3. Take the train from York to Scarboroughtrain train
    6h 30m
    £153–286

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bus Stationbus bus 202 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to West Square Stop Vbus bus 843
    11h 25m
    £37–82

  3. Drive 275.9 mi

    1. Drive from Swansea to Scarboroughcar car 275.9 mi
    5h 43m
    £67–97

  4. Train, fly

    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 Yorktrain train
    5. Take the train from York to Scarboroughtrain train
    7h 52m
    £106–252

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Scarboroughtrain train Manchester Victoria - Scarborough / ...
    7h 31m
    £122–217

Swansea to Scarborough by train and subway

Calendar129Weekly Services
Duration6h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£153Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 421.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 30m

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

You can take a train from Swansea to Scarborough via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and York in around 6h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to West Square Stop V via Bristol Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 11h 25m.

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