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

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Thrapston is to drive which costs £45 - £65 and takes 3h 31m.

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 31m and costs £45 - £65.

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 London Heathrow Airport, Northampton Bus Interchange and Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.

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 9m.

How far is it from Swansea to Thrapston?

The distance between Swansea and Thrapston is 286 miles. The road distance is 185.1 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 9m and costs £130 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 6h 9m 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 9m and costs £130 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £100 and takes 10h 5m.

Where does the Swansea to Thrapston bus arrive?

Swansea to Thrapston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus 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 31m to drive from Swansea to Thrapston.

Where can I stay near Thrapston?

There are 424+ 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 9m
£131–233
Drive 184 mi
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1. Drive from Swansea to Thrapstoncar 184 mi
3h 31m
£45–65
Bus
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 201 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Northampton Town Centrebus Uk900 / ...
10h 5m
£48–100
Train
1. Take the train from Swansea to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Leicestertrain
3. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain
8h 5m
£112–185
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 34m
£96–170

Swansea to Thrapston by train, subway, and bus

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6h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 284.5 mi
Duration: 6h 9m

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 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to (Thrapston) Thrapston Library via London Heathrow Airport, Northampton Town Centre, Northampton Bus Interchange, and Bus Interchange in around 10h 5m.

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