There are 5 ways to get from Swansea to Flint by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff CentralMilford Haven - Crewe / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to FlintCardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
5h 8m£67–105Bus via Birmingham
cheapest- Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Lordswood Rd111 / ...
- Take the bus from Newhall St to Chester Bus InterchangeUk021 / ...
8h 51m£34–56Drive 145.8 mi
- Drive from Swansea to Flint145.8 mi
3h 20m£36–52Train via Shrewsbury
- Take the train from Swansea to ShrewsburySwansea - Shrewsbury / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to FlintBirmingham International - Holyhead / ...
6h 14m£58–96Bus
- Take the bus from Sainsbury's Quay Parade to Brecon Interchange 5T6
- Take the bus from Brecon Interchange 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2T4
- Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 1 to Bus StationX76 / ...
9h 14m
Swansea to Flint by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Flint is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Swansea to Flint is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Flint. However, there are services departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B and arriving at Trelawney Avenue via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St and Chester Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Flint. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Flint via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
The distance between Swansea and Flint is 207 miles. The road distance is 146.6 miles.
The best way to get from Swansea to Flint without a car is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs £65 - £110.
It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Swansea to Flint, including transfers.
Swansea to Flint bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand B.
Swansea to Flint train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Swansea station.
The best way to get from Swansea to Flint is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs £65 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 8h 51m.
What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Flint, Wales?
You can take a train from Swansea to Flint via Cardiff Central in around 5h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Trelawney Avenue via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, and Chester Bus Interchange in around 8h 51m.
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- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Swansea to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Flint
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £60–90
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £60–90
Train from Swansea to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Flint
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–30
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £21–30
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Swansea to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–16
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Lordswood Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Newhall St to Chester Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 02920 442040
- Website
- adventuretravel.cymru
Bus from Sainsbury's Quay Parade to Brecon Interchange 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Adventure Travel
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- celtic-travel.co.uk
Bus from Brecon Interchange 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Celtic Travel
- Phone
- 01691 780212
- info@tanat.co.uk
- Website
- tanat.co.uk
Bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 1 to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Tanat Valley
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More Questions & Answers
Swansea to Flint bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Lordswood Rd station.
Swansea to Flint train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Flint is 147 miles. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Swansea to Flint.
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