There are 3 ways to get from Telford to Swansea by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Swanseatrain Shrewsbury - Swansea / ...
5h 19m£44–81Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
- Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Brecon Interchange 1bus T4
- Take the bus from Brecon Interchange 5 to Sainsbury's Quay Paradebus T6
6h 31m£20–29Drive 112.8 mi
- Drive from Telford to Swanseacar 112.8 mi
2h 40m£28–41
Telford to Swansea by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Telford to Swansea is to bus which costs £19 - £29 and takes 6h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Telford to Swansea is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs £28 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Telford station to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Sainsbury's Quay Parade via Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 and Brecon Interchange 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Telford to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Telford Central and arriving at Swansea via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
The distance between Telford and Swansea is 136 miles. The road distance is 113.5 miles.
The best way to get from Telford to Swansea without a car is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs £40 - £85.
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Telford to Swansea, including transfers.
Telford to Swansea bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Telford to Swansea train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.
The best way to get from Telford to Swansea is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs £40 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £29 and takes 6h 31m.
What companies run services between Telford, England and Swansea, Wales?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Shrewsbury to Swansea hourly. Tickets cost £40–70 and the journey takes 4h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Sainsbury's Quay Parade via Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 and Brecon Interchange 5 in around 6h 31m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £7–12
- Website
- National Express
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Telford to Swansea bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Newtown Bus Station Stand 2.
Telford to Swansea train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Swansea station.
Yes, the driving distance between Telford to Swansea is 113 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Telford to Swansea.
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