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How to get fromSwansea to Sydneyby train, plane, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Swansea to Sydney by train, plane, or bus

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  1. Train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Swansea to Bridgendtrain train
    2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane CWL - SYD
    31h 29m
    $1,671–2,901

  2. Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Swansea to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus bus
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane BRS - SYD
    29h 38m
    $775–4,739

  3. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport

    1. Take the train from Swansea to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane LHR - SYD
    27h 35m
    $897–2,071

  4. Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane BHX - SYD
    28h 11m
    $1,166–2,264

  5. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane LGW - SYD
    28h 19m
    $938–1,733

  6. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Wilmslowtrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane MAN - SYD
    30h 44m
    $973–1,672

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Swansea to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane LHR - NTL
    3. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Central Stationtrain train
    41h 56m
    $1,588–5,066

  8. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Canberra International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Swansea to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane LHR - CBR
    3. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    32h 29m
    $1,313–2,913

Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration28h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$717Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 17,272.3 km
  • Duration: 31h 29m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Sydney, NSW, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Swansea to Sydney. However, you can take the train to Bridgend, take the train to Rhoose, walk to Rhoose station, take the line 905 bus to Cardiff Airport, walk to Cardiff Airport (CWL) airport, fly to Sydney International Airport (SYD), walk to International Airport Station, then take the train to Central Station. Alternatively, you can take the train to London Paddington, take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Sydney International Airport (SYD), walk to International Airport Station, then take the train to Central Station.

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