There are 6 ways to get from Swansea to Wakefield by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Bristol
best- Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Wakefield Westgatetrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
5h 31m£136–217Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk940 / ...
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus Uk070 / ...
9h 2m£34–81Bus via Birmingham
- Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Meadowhall Interchange/A2bus 131 / ...
9h 1m£56–135Drive 218.5 mi
- Drive from Swansea to Wakefieldcar 218.5 mi
4h 39m£54–77Train, fly
- Take the train from Swansea to Bridgendtrain
- Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane CWL - LBA
8h 40m£77–204Train
- Take the train from Swansea to Manchester Piccadillytrain Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain Manchester Piccadilly - York / ...
6h£101–169
Swansea to Wakefield by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Wakefield is to bus which costs £30 - £85 and takes 9h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Swansea to Wakefield is to drive which takes 4h 39m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B and arriving at Meadowhall Interchange/A2 via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Wakefield Westgate via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
The distance between Swansea and Wakefield is 266 miles. The road distance is 219.8 miles.
The best way to get from Swansea to Wakefield without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 5h 31m and costs £130 - £220.
It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Swansea to Wakefield, including transfers.
Swansea to Wakefield bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand B.
Swansea to Wakefield train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.
The best way to get from Swansea to Wakefield is to train via Bristol which takes 5h 31m and costs £130 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £55 - £140 and takes 9h 1m.
What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Wakefield, England?
You can take a train from Swansea to Wakefield Westgate via Bristol Parkway in around 5h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Wakefield Kirkgate via Birmingham Coach Station, Meadowhall Interchange/A2, and Meadowhall in around 9h 1m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Cardiff Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- £55–130
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Cardiff Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–260
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Cardiff Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–300
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Swansea to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Swansea to Bridgend
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–22
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Bristol Parkway to Wakefield Westgate
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £100–150
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Swansea to Bridgend
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Swansea to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £85–150
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–80
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Meadowhall Interchange/A2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Swansea to Wakefield bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Swansea to Wakefield train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Wakefield is 220 miles. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Swansea to Wakefield.
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