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

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Congleton is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 7h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Congleton is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Congleton?

No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Congleton station. However, there are services departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B and arriving at Bus Station via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, Bus Station and Hollington Drive. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Swansea and Congleton?

No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Congleton. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Congleton via Bristol Parkway and Stoke-on-Trent. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.

How far is it from Swansea to Congleton?

The distance between Swansea and Congleton is 200 miles. The road distance is 155.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swansea to Congleton without a car is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs £65 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Swansea to Congleton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Congleton bus from?

Swansea to Congleton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand B.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Congleton train from?

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

Train or bus from Swansea to Congleton?

The best way to get from Swansea to Congleton is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 7h 20m.

Where does the Swansea to Congleton bus arrive?

Swansea to Congleton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Lordswood Rd station.

Where does the Swansea to Congleton train arrive?

Swansea to Congleton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Parkway station.

Can I drive from Swansea to Congleton?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Congleton is 156 miles. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Swansea to Congleton.

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

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Where can I stay near Congleton?

There are 1319+ hotels available in Congleton.

Swansea to Congleton - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Swansea to Congleton by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swansea to CreweMilford Haven - Crewe / ...
5h 3m
£66–126
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Lordswood Rd111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Bus StationUk076 / ...
7h 20m
£30–54
Drive 154.7 mi
1. Drive from Swansea to Congleton154.7 mi
3h 31m
£39–56
Train via Bristol
1. Take the train from Swansea to Bristol ParkwaySwansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Stoke-on-TrentBristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
5h 41m
£64–154

Swansea to Congleton by train and bus

48Weekly Services

5h 3mAverage Duration

£66Cheapest Price

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Distance: 198.5 mi
Duration: 5h 3m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Swansea to Crewe every 4 hours. Tickets cost £60–130 and the journey takes 3h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bus Station via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, Bus Station, and Hollington Drive in around 7h 20m.

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