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

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There are 6 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 17m
    £109–182

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bus Stationbus bus 202 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Micklegatebus bus 843 / ...
    9h 23m
    £32–78

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Sainsbury's Quay Parade to Brecon Interchange 5bus bus T6
    2. Take the bus from Brecon Interchange to Railway Stationbus bus X44 / ...
    3. Take the train from Hereford to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Yorktrain train
    8h 45m

  4. Drive 242.5 mi

    1. Drive from Swansea to Yorkcar car 242.5 mi
    5h 1m
    £59–86

  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain train
    5h 57m
    £94–217

  6. 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 18m
    £156–235

Swansea to York by train

Calendar47Weekly Trains
Duration6h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£109Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 280.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 17m

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 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Micklegate via Bristol Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 9h 23m.

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