What is the cheapest way to get from Whitehaven to Swansea?

The cheapest way to get from Whitehaven to Swansea is to drive which costs £65 - £100 and takes 5h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Whitehaven to Swansea?

The fastest way to get from Whitehaven to Swansea is to drive which takes 5h 47m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct train between Whitehaven and Swansea?

No, there is no direct train from Whitehaven to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Whitehaven and arriving at Swansea via Carlisle and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.

How far is it from Whitehaven to Swansea?

The distance between Whitehaven and Swansea is 365 miles. The road distance is 281.6 miles.

How do I travel from Whitehaven to Swansea without a car?

The best way to get from Whitehaven to Swansea without a car is to train via Carlisle which takes 8h 14m and costs £95 - £200.

How long does it take to get from Whitehaven to Swansea?

It takes approximately 8h 14m to get from Whitehaven to Swansea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Whitehaven to Swansea train from?

Whitehaven to Swansea train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Whitehaven station.

Where does the Whitehaven to Swansea train arrive?

Whitehaven to Swansea train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Whitehaven to Swansea?

Yes, the driving distance between Whitehaven to Swansea is 282 miles. It takes approximately 5h 47m to drive from Whitehaven to Swansea.

How do I get a train ticket from Whitehaven to Swansea?

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Where can I stay near Swansea?

There are 1317+ hotels available in Swansea.

Whitehaven to Swansea - 7 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Whitehaven to Swansea by train, car, plane, or bus

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Train via Carlisle
best
1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Swanseatrain
8h 14m
£97–199
Drive 280 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Whitehaven to Swanseacar 280 mi
5h 47m
£70–101
Train, train to Newcastle, fly
1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain
8h 33m
£97–222
Train
1. Take the train from Corkickle to Manchester Piccadillytrain Corkickle - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Swanseatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
8h 42m
£113–199
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Workington to Penrith Rail Stationbus X4 / ...
2. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Swanseatrain
10h 24m
£106–176
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain
8h 4m
£100–262
Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain
8h 42m
£116–267

Whitehaven to Swansea by train

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Distance: 362.8 mi
Duration: 8h 14m

What companies run services between Whitehaven, Cumbria, England and Swansea, Wales?

You can take a train from Whitehaven to Swansea via Carlisle and Crewe in around 8h 14m.

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