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

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

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  1. Train via Cardiff

    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 Wigan North Westerntrain train
    6h 28m
    £91–167

  2. Drive 176.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Swansea to Southportcar car 176.6 mi
    4h 12m
    £43–62

  3. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Bridgendtrain train
    2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane CWL - LPL
    7h 32m
    £91–295

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Shrewsburytrain train Swansea - Shrewsbury / ...
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Chestertrain train Birmingham International - Llandudno Junction / ...
    7h 33m
    £87–155

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Chestertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Queen Squarebus bus 1 / ...
    9h 3m
    £69–117

Swansea to Southport by train

Calendar128Weekly Trains
Duration6h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket£91Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 236.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 28m

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

You can take a train from Swansea to Southport via Cardiff Central, Crewe, Wigan North Western, and Wigan Wallgate in around 6h 28m.

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