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

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Thrapston is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 9h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Thrapston is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Thrapston?

No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Thrapston. However, there are services departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B and arriving at (Thrapston) Thrapston Library via Sophia Gardens, Pool Meadow Bus Station, Northampton Bus Interchange and Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Swansea and Thrapston?

No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Thrapston. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Corby via Paddington and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.

How far is it from Swansea to Thrapston?

The distance between Swansea and Thrapston is 286 miles. The road distance is 184.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swansea to Thrapston without a car is to train via London which takes 6h 8m and costs £120 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Swansea to Thrapston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Thrapston bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Swansea to Thrapston train from?

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

Train or bus from Swansea to Thrapston?

The best way to get from Swansea to Thrapston is to train via London which takes 6h 8m and costs £120 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 9h 38m.

Where does the Swansea to Thrapston bus arrive?

Swansea to Thrapston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.

Where does the Swansea to Thrapston train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Swansea to Thrapston?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Thrapston is 185 miles. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Swansea to Thrapston.

Where can I stay near Thrapston?

There are 439+ hotels available in Thrapston.

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There are 5 ways to get from Swansea to Thrapston by train, bus, or car

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Swansea to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Corbytrain London St Pancras International - Corby
6h 8m
£121–203
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Sophia Gardensbus 202 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Pool Meadow Bus Stationbus Cp2
3. Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Northampton Bus Interchangebus 707
9h 38m
£36–56
Drive 183.8 mi
1. Drive from Swansea to Thrapstoncar 183.8 mi
3h 30m
£46–66
Train
1. Take the train from Swansea to Newport (S Wales)train Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Oakhamtrain Cardiff Central - Stansted Airport
8h 52m
£92–156
Train #2
1. Take the train from Swansea to Herefordtrain
2. Take the train from Hereford to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Oakhamtrain
9h 32m
£82–147

Swansea to Thrapston by train and bus

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8h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 284.6 mi
Duration: 6h 8m

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

You can take a train from Swansea to (Thrapston) Thrapston Library via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Corby, and (Corby) The White Hart PH in around 6h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to (Thrapston) Thrapston Library via Sophia Gardens, Pool Meadow Bus Station, Northampton Bus Interchange, and Bus Interchange in around 9h 38m.

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