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

The cheapest way to get from York to Swansea is to bus which costs £35 - £85 and takes 9h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from York to Swansea is to drive which takes 5h 2m and costs £55 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between York and Swansea?

No, there is no direct bus from York to Swansea station. However, there are services departing from Blossom Street and arriving at Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 21m.

Is there a direct train between York and Swansea?

No, there is no direct train from York to Swansea. However, there are services departing from York and arriving at Swansea via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.

How far is it from York to Swansea?

The distance between York and Swansea is 304 miles. The road distance is 244.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from York to Swansea without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 5h 46m and costs £150 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from York to Swansea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the York to Swansea bus from?

York to Swansea bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, depart from Blossom Street station.

Where do I catch the York to Swansea train from?

York to Swansea train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from York station.

Train or bus from York to Swansea?

The best way to get from York to Swansea is to train via Bristol which takes 5h 46m and costs £150 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £85 and takes 9h 21m.

Where does the York to Swansea bus arrive?

York to Swansea bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, arrive at Leeds Bus Station Entrance.

Where does the York to Swansea train arrive?

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

Can I drive from York to Swansea?

Yes, the driving distance between York to Swansea is 244 miles. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from York to Swansea.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from York to Swansea?

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Train via Bristol
best
1. Take the train from York to Bristol Parkwaytrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
5h 46m
£158–240
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Blossom Street to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 843 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 202 / ...
9h 21m
£36–83
Drive 243.1 mi
1. Drive from York to Swanseacar 243.1 mi
5h 2m
£60–86
Train, fly
1. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain
6h 22m
£95–222
Train
1. Take the train from York to Manchester Piccadillytrain York - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Swanseatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Haverfordwest / ...
6h 48m
£109–191

York to Swansea by train

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Distance: 301.9 mi
Duration: 5h 46m

What companies run services between York, England and Swansea, Wales?

You can take a train from York to Swansea via Bristol Parkway in around 5h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Blossom Street to Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Leeds Bus Station Entrance, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 9h 21m.

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