The distance between York and Swansea is around 447km (278 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 35m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from York to Swansea by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Newcastle then fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Newport (S Wales) and then to Swansea.
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Take the train to Bristol Parkway and then to Swansea.
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Take the train to Doncaster then take the bus to Loughborough Holywell Way and then to Swansea Quadrant Bus Station.
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There are several options for getting from York to Swansea by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £40 ($47) and will take around 5h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £125 ($145).
The distance between York and Swansea is around 447km (278 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 324km (201 miles)
It takes around 5h 15m to get from York and Swansea by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from York to Swansea is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx £125 ($145).
The cheapest way to travel between York and Swansea, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £40 ($47) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between York and Swansea. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from York to Swansea. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bristol Parkway. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 15m.
CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, TransPennine Express Service and Transport for Wales run train services between York and Swansea. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between York and Swansea. We recommend that you take the train to Newcastle then fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Newport (S Wales) and then to Swansea. instead which will take 4h 35m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from York to Swansea. We recommend that you take the train to Leeds then fly from Leeds Bradford (LBA) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Newport (S Wales) and then to Swansea. instead which will take 4h 55m.
The closest major airport to Swansea is Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) which is approximately 49km (30 miles) from Swansea. Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) and Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from York and Swansea. The distance is around 447km (278 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from York to Swansea is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around £145 ($170).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train to Newcastle, plane + 1 similar | 4h 35m | £125($145) | 5 times a day | 698km (434 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 55m | £130($155) | hourly | 838km (521 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 5h 15m | £145($170) | hourly | 486km (302 miles) |
Train via Manchester Piccadilly | 5h 35m | £135($160) | every 2 hours | 456km (283 miles) |
Train and Bus | 5h 10m | £40($47) | once a week | 479km (298 miles) |
Drive | 4h 40m | £51($60) | on demand | 447km (278 miles) |
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The following major airports near Swansea offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.