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How to get fromWakefield to Swanseaby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Wakefield to Swansea by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Bristol

    best
    1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Bristol Parkwaytrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
    4h 51m
    £136–205

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus Uk070 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus bus 202 / ...
    9h 2m
    £30–83

  3. Drive 217.8 mi

    1. Drive from Wakefield to Swanseacar car 217.8 mi
    4h 37m
    £53–77

  4. Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Cardiff Airport, train

    1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane LBA - CWL
    2. Take the train from Bridgend to Swanseatrain train
    11h 32m
    £90–190

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain train York - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Swanseatrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Haverfordwest / ...
    6h 13m
    £99–173

  6. Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane NCL - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain train
    7h 16m
    £128–242

Wakefield to Swansea by train

Calendar98Weekly Trains
Duration4h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£136Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 266.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 51m

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 4h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wakefield Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Bus Station in around 9h 2m.

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