There are 5 ways to get from Swansea to Stafford by train, bus, or car
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Train via Bristol
best- Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Staffordtrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 28m£96–152Bus, 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 Staffordtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 56m£27–53Drive 132.5 mi
- Drive from Swansea to Staffordcar 132.5 mi
3h 7m£33–47Train
- Take the train from Swansea to Shrewsburytrain Swansea - Shrewsbury / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Wolverhamptontrain Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
5h 27m£64–119Bus
- Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Lordswood Roadbus 111 / ...
6h 13m£40–93
Swansea to Stafford by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Stafford is to bus and train which costs £26 - £55 and takes 4h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Swansea to Stafford is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Stafford station. However, there are services departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B and arriving at Wolverhampton Bus Station via Lordswood Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Stafford. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Stafford via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
The distance between Swansea and Stafford is 191 miles. The road distance is 133.3 miles.
The best way to get from Swansea to Stafford without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 4h 28m and costs £95 - £160.
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Swansea to Stafford, including transfers.
Swansea to Stafford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand B.
Swansea to Stafford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.
The best way to get from Swansea to Stafford is to train via Bristol which takes 4h 28m and costs £95 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £95 and takes 6h 13m.
What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Stafford, England?
You can take a train from Swansea to Stafford via Bristol Parkway in around 4h 28m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Lordswood Road 5 times a day. Tickets cost £30–80 and the journey takes 4h 30m.
- 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/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Bristol Parkway to Stafford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £60–85
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Stafford
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–22
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Stafford
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–24
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Shrewsbury to Wolverhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–25
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Stafford
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–17
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Swansea to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Wolverhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- 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
- £17–30
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Lordswood Road
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–80
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Swansea to Stafford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Lordswood Road station.
Swansea to Stafford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Stafford is 133 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Swansea to Stafford.
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