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How to get fromLeicester to Swanseaby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Leicester to Swansea by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain train
    4h 43m
    £82–140

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus Cp2
    2. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus bus 201 / ...
    5h 18m
    £28–49

  3. Drive  163.4 mi

    1. Drive from Leicester to Swanseacar car 163.4 mi
    3h 10m
    £41–59

  4. Train via Newport

    1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newport (S Wales)train train
    3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Swanseatrain train
    4h 58m
    £76–135

  5. Train via Hereford

    1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain train
    3. Take the train from Hereford to Swanseatrain train
    6h 8m
    £63–125

Leicester to Swansea by train

Calendar154Weekly Trains
Duration4h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 201.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 43m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Swansea via Birmingham New Street and Bristol Parkway in around 4h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Sophia Gardens in around 5h 18m.

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