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How to get fromSwansea to Yorkby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Swansea to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Yorktrain train Manchester Piccadilly - York / ...
    6h 15m
    £91–148

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 111
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus 131 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Micklegatebus bus 843 / ...
    10h 18m
    £47–78

  3. Drive  242.5 mi

    1. Drive from Swansea to Yorkcar car 242.5 mi
    5h 1m
    £61–88

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    4. Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain train
    6h 15m
    £84–211

  5. Train via Bristol

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Yorktrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    6h 20m
    £128–209

Swansea to York by train

Calendar47Weekly Trains
Duration6h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£91Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 280.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 15m

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

You can take a train from Swansea to York via Manchester Piccadilly in around 6h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Micklegate via Birmingham Coach Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 10h 18m.

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