There are 3 ways to get from Swansea to Telford by train or car
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Train via Cardiff
best- Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
3h 52m£55–106Drive 112.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Swansea to Telfordcar 112.9 mi
2h 40m£28–41Train
- Take the train from Swansea to Shrewsburytrain Swansea - Shrewsbury / ...
4h 48m£45–77
Swansea to Telford by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Telford is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Swansea to Telford is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs £28 - £45.
No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Telford. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Telford Central via Cardiff Central and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
The distance between Swansea and Telford is 166 miles. The road distance is 113.5 miles.
The best way to get from Swansea to Telford without a car is to train via Cardiff which takes 3h 52m and costs £50 - £110.
It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Swansea to Telford, including transfers.
Swansea to Telford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.
Swansea to Telford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Telford is 114 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Swansea to Telford.
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What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Telford, England?
You can take a train from Swansea to Telford Central via Cardiff Central and Shrewsbury in around 3h 52m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swansea to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
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