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

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Castres is to bus which costs €100 - €180 and takes 27h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Castres is to train and fly which takes 9h 8m and costs €110 - €330.

Is there a direct train between Swansea and Castres?

No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Castres. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Castres via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and Toulouse Matabiau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 38m.

How far is it from Swansea to Castres?

The distance between Swansea and Castres is 1645 km.

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

The best way to get from Swansea to Castres without a car is to train which takes 14h 38m and costs €350 - €750.

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

It takes approximately 14h 38m to get from Swansea to Castres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Castres train from?

Swansea to Castres train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.

Train or bus from Swansea to Castres?

The best way to get from Swansea to Castres is to train which takes 14h 38m and costs €350 - €750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €180 and takes 27h 57m.

What is the time difference between Swansea and Castres?

Castres is 1h ahead of Swansea. It is currently 4:07 PM in Swansea and 5:07 PM in Castres.

Where does the Swansea to Castres train arrive?

Swansea to Castres train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

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

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Where can I stay near Castres?

There are 407+ hotels available in Castres.

Swansea to Castres - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel

There are 9 ways to get from Swansea to Castres by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Swansea to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Toulouse Matabiautrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Castrestrain Ter
14h 38m
€354–740
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Toulousebus 705
4. Take the bus from TOULOUSE - Les Argoulets to CASTRES - Gare Routièrebus 760
27h 57m
€104–171
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Swansea to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Castrescar
14h 50m
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane BRS - TLS
4. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Castrestrain
9h 8m
€116–327
Bus via Lille
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Lillebus
3. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from TOULOUSE - Les Argoulets to CASTRES - Gare Routièrebus 760
29h 29m
€108–161
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Swansea to Poolecar
2. Take the car ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
3. Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Castrescar
17h 48m
€197–630
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Swansea to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane LHR - TLS
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Castrestrain
9h 45m
€195–551
Train to Cardiff Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Swansea to Bridgendtrain
2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane CWL - TLS
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Castrestrain
11h 46m
€109–286
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Swansea to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane STN - TLS
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Castrestrain
10h 39m
€183–440

Swansea to Castres by train, subway, and foot

47Weekly Services

14h 38mAverage Duration

€354Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,644.7 km
Duration: 14h 38m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Castres, Occitanie, France?

You can take a train from Swansea to Castres via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, and Toulouse Matabiau in around 14h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to CASTRES - Gare Routière via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Toulouse, Marengo-SNCF, Argoulets, and TOULOUSE - Les Argoulets in around 27h 57m.

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