What is the cheapest way to get from Whitley Bay to Swansea?

The cheapest way to get from Whitley Bay to Swansea is to bus which costs £45 - £70 and takes 12h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Whitley Bay to Swansea?

The fastest way to get from Whitley Bay to Swansea is to fly and train which takes 5h 32m and costs £65 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Whitley Bay and Swansea?

No, there is no direct bus from Whitley Bay to Swansea station. However, there are services departing from Hillheads Road-Railway Inn and arriving at Swansea City Bus Station via Newcastle-Upon-Tyne and Cardiff - North Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Whitley Bay and Swansea?

No, there is no direct train from Whitley Bay to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Whitley Bay and arriving at Swansea via Newcastle and Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.

How far is it from Whitley Bay to Swansea?

The distance between Whitley Bay and Swansea is 393 miles. The road distance is 315.6 miles.

How do I travel from Whitley Bay to Swansea without a car?

The best way to get from Whitley Bay to Swansea without a car is to train which takes 8h 6m and costs £160 - £270.

How long does it take to get from Whitley Bay to Swansea?

It takes approximately 8h 6m to get from Whitley Bay to Swansea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Whitley Bay to Swansea bus from?

Whitley Bay to Swansea bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne station.

Where do I catch the Whitley Bay to Swansea train from?

Whitley Bay to Swansea train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Newcastle station.

Train or bus from Whitley Bay to Swansea?

The best way to get from Whitley Bay to Swansea is to train which takes 8h 6m and costs £160 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £70 and takes 12h 38m.

Where does the Whitley Bay to Swansea bus arrive?

Whitley Bay to Swansea bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cardiff - North Road station.

Where does the Whitley Bay to Swansea train arrive?

Whitley Bay to Swansea train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.

Can I drive from Whitley Bay to Swansea?

Yes, the driving distance between Whitley Bay to Swansea is 316 miles. It takes approximately 6h 26m to drive from Whitley Bay to Swansea.

Where can I stay near Swansea?

There are 1309+ hotels available in Swansea.

Whitley Bay to Swansea - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Whitley Bay to Swansea by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Bristol Parkwaytrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
8h 6m
£164–265
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Cardiff - North Roadbus Uk078
2. Take the bus from Cardiff - North Road to Swansea City Bus Stationbus Uk910 / ...
12h 38m
£45–67
Drive 313.8 mi
1. Drive from Whitley Bay to Swanseacar 313.8 mi
6h 26m
£79–113
Fly Newcastle to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain
5h 32m
£68–163
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Manchester Victoriatrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Swanseatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
9h 18m
£115–203
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 133 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 111 / ...
13h 7m
£60–110
Fly Newcastle to Cardiff Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane NCL - CWL
2. Take the train from Bridgend to Swanseatrain
7h 38m
£96–429
Fly Newcastle to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Swanseatrain
6h 38m
£138–425
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain
7h 36m
£106–277

Whitley Bay to Swansea by subway and train

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Distance: 391.1 mi
Duration: 8h 6m

What companies run services between Whitley Bay, England and Swansea, Wales?

You can take a subway from Whitley Bay to Swansea via Central Station, Newcastle, and Bristol Parkway in around 8h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hillheads Road-Railway Inn to Swansea City Bus Station via Haymarket St Mary's Place, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, and Cardiff - North Road in around 12h 38m.

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