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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
    30h 36m
    $798–2,676

  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
    31h 24m
    $747–2,001

  3. 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
    27h 37m
    $1,138–2,137

  4. 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 22m
    $825–2,134

  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 16m
    $915–2,198

  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
    29h 49m
    $933–1,813

  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
    37h 10m
    $1,286–2,951

  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
    36h 38m
    $1,411–3,097

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

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration27h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$790Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 17,274.7 km
  • Duration: 30h 36m

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 Sydney International Airport, then take the bus to Sydney Central Station. Alternatively, you can take the train to Bristol Parkway, take the train to Birmingham New Street, take the train to Birmingham International, walk to Birmingham Intl Rail Station, take the vehicle to Birmingham International Airport, walk to Birmingham Airport (BHX) airport, fly to Sydney International Airport (SYD), walk to Sydney International Airport, then take the bus to Sydney Central Station.

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