What is the cheapest way to get from Swansea to Elephant and Castle?

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Elephant and Castle is to bus via Newport which costs £11 - £35 and takes 5h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Swansea to Elephant and Castle?

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Elephant and Castle is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs £45 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Elephant and Castle?

No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Elephant and Castle. However, there are services departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B and arriving at Elephant & Castle / London Rd via Victoria Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Swansea and Elephant and Castle?

No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Elephant and Castle station. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Elephant & Castle station via Paddington station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.

How far is it from Swansea to Elephant and Castle?

The distance between Swansea and Elephant and Castle is 195 miles. The road distance is 188.3 miles.

How do I travel from Swansea to Elephant and Castle without a car?

The best way to get from Swansea to Elephant and Castle without a car is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs £45 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Swansea to Elephant and Castle?

It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Swansea to Elephant and Castle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Elephant and Castle bus from?

Swansea to Elephant and Castle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand B.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Elephant and Castle train from?

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

Train or bus from Swansea to Elephant and Castle?

The best way to get from Swansea to Elephant and Castle is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs £45 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £55 and takes 5h 10m.

Where does the Swansea to Elephant and Castle bus arrive?

Swansea to Elephant and Castle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Queensway Q1 station.

Where does the Swansea to Elephant and Castle train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Swansea to Elephant and Castle?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Elephant and Castle is 188 miles. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Swansea to Elephant and Castle.

How do I get a train ticket from Swansea to Elephant and Castle?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Swansea to Elephant and Castle?

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Where can I stay near Elephant and Castle?

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Swansea to Elephant and Castle - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car

There are 5 ways to get from Swansea to Elephant and Castle by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swansea to London PaddingtonSwansea - London Paddington / ...
3h 12m
£48–161
Bus via Newport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Queensway Q1Uk910 / ...
2. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to London VictoriaUk042 / ...
5h 44m
£11–34
Bus
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals507 / ...
5h 10m
£17–51
Drive 187.2 mi
1. Drive from Swansea to Elephant and Castle187.2 mi
3h 27m
£47–67
Train, bus, fly
1. Take the train from Swansea to Newport (S Wales)
2. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Station
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London City Airport (LCY)BRS - LCY
7h 11m
£242–454

Swansea to Elephant and Castle by train and subway

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3h 12mAverage Duration

£48Cheapest Price

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Distance: 194.4 mi
Duration: 3h 12m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Elephant and Castle, Greater London, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Swansea to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £45–160 and the journey takes 2h 51m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals hourly. Tickets cost £14–50 and the journey takes 4h 40m.

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