There are 7 ways to get from Wakefield to Swansea by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Bristol
best- Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Bristol Parkwaytrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
5h£139–213Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk070 / ...
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Swansea City Bus Stationbus Uk940 / ...
9h 21m£35–83Drive 218 mi
- Drive from Wakefield to Swanseacar 218 mi
4h 38m£54–77Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Cardiff Airport, train
- Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane LBA - CWL
- Take the train from Bridgend to Swanseatrain
11h 52m£74–200Train
- Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain York - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Swanseatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Haverfordwest / ...
6h 13m£99–174Bus via Birmingham
- Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/A2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 111 / ...
9h 44m£53–137Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
- Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Newcastletrain
- Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain
7h 29m£131–249
Wakefield to Swansea by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wakefield to Swansea is to bus which costs £35 - £85 and takes 9h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Wakefield to Swansea is to drive which takes 4h 38m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Wakefield station to Swansea station. However, there are services departing from Wakefield Bus Station and arriving at Swansea City Bus Station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Wakefield to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Wakefield Westgate and arriving at Swansea via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
The distance between Wakefield and Swansea is 268 miles. The road distance is 219.2 miles.
The best way to get from Wakefield to Swansea without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 5h and costs £130 - £220.
It takes approximately 5h to get from Wakefield to Swansea, including transfers.
Wakefield to Swansea bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.
Wakefield to Swansea train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Wakefield Westgate station.
The best way to get from Wakefield to Swansea is to train via Bristol which takes 5h and costs £130 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £85 and takes 9h 21m.
What companies run services between Wakefield, England and Swansea, Wales?
You can take a train from Wakefield Westgate to Swansea via Bristol Parkway in around 5h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wakefield Bus Station to Swansea City Bus Station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Bristol Bus Station in around 9h 21m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Newcastle to Bristol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £26–80
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Cardiff Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £55–130
Flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Cardiff Airport via Alicante–Elche
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- £55–130
Flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Cardiff Airport via Malaga
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 5m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £55–130
Flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Cardiff Airport via Faro
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 5m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- £55–130
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Cardiff Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £70–380
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Wakefield Westgate to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £100–150
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Wakefield Westgate to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–90
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Bristol Parkway to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bridgend to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–22
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Parkway to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Bridgend to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- 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 Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Swansea City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Swansea City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Meadowhall Interchange/A2 to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–80
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Wakefield to Swansea bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.
Wakefield to Swansea train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wakefield to Swansea is 219 miles. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Wakefield to Swansea.
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