What is the cheapest way to get from Swansea to Stansted?

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Stansted is to bus which costs £45 - £110 and takes 8h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Swansea to Stansted?

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Stansted is to drive which takes 3h 43m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Stansted?

No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Stansted. However, there are services departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B and arriving at Flagstone Paving via Railway Station Azalea Drive and The Portobello Inn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Swansea and Stansted?

No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Stansted. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Borough Green & Wrotham via Paddington station and London Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.

How far is it from Swansea to Stansted?

The distance between Swansea and Stansted is 227 miles. The road distance is 217.6 miles.

How do I travel from Swansea to Stansted without a car?

The best way to get from Swansea to Stansted without a car is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs £110 - £200.

How long does it take to get from Swansea to Stansted?

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Swansea to Stansted, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Stansted bus from?

Swansea to Stansted bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand B.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Stansted train from?

Swansea to Stansted train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.

Train or bus from Swansea to Stansted?

The best way to get from Swansea to Stansted is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs £110 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 8h 18m.

Where does the Swansea to Stansted bus arrive?

Swansea to Stansted bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Swansea to Stansted train arrive?

Swansea to Stansted train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Swansea to Stansted?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Stansted is 218 miles. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Swansea to Stansted.

Where can I stay near Stansted?

There are 16539+ hotels available in Stansted.

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swansea to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain London Charing Cross - Maidstone East / ...
4h 28m
£110–199
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
8h 18m
£47–108
Drive 216.4 mi
1. Drive from Swansea to Stanstedcar 216.4 mi
3h 43m
£54–77

Swansea to Stansted by bus, foot, and train

30Weekly Services

8h 18mAverage Duration

£47Cheapest Price

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Distance: 225.3 mi
Duration: 4h 28m

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

You can take a train from Swansea to Stansted via London Paddington, Paddington station, Charing Cross station, London Charing Cross, and Borough Green & Wrotham in around 4h 28m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals every 2 hours. Tickets cost £35–90 and the journey takes 5h 10m.

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