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

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Perth is to bus which costs £40 - £110 and takes 13h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Perth is to train and bus and fly which takes 6h 31m and costs £50 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Perth?

No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Perth. However, there are services departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B and arriving at South Street via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Swansea and Perth?

No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Perth. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Perth via Cardiff Central, Crewe and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 55m.

How far is it from Swansea to Perth?

The distance between Swansea and Perth is 448 miles. The road distance is 416 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swansea to Perth without a car is to train via Glasgow which takes 9h 55m and costs £70 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Swansea to Perth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Perth bus from?

Swansea to Perth bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand B.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Perth train from?

Swansea to Perth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Swansea station.

Train or bus from Swansea to Perth?

The best way to get from Swansea to Perth is to train via Glasgow which takes 9h 55m and costs £70 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 13h 40m.

Where does the Swansea to Perth bus arrive?

Swansea to Perth bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Swansea to Perth train arrive?

Swansea to Perth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Swansea to Perth?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Perth is 416 miles. It takes approximately 7h 45m to drive from Swansea to Perth.

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

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Where can I stay near Perth?

There are 507+ hotels available in Perth.

Swansea to Perth - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Swansea to Perth by train, bus, plane, or car

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

Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
best
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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
4. Take the bus from Airport to Leonard Street
5h 47m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to South StreetM8 / ...
13h 40m
£42–109
Train via Glasgow
1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Central
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
9h 55m
£71–268
Drive 413.6 mi
1. Drive from Swansea to Perth413.6 mi
7h 45m
£102–146
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
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 Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
6h 31m
£53–154
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkway
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Street
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
4. Take the bus from Airport to Leonard Street
6h 43m
Train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Swansea to Bridgend
2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)CWL - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Leonard Street
5h 51m
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkway
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Street
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
7h 28m
£78–245
Train
1. Take the train from Swansea to CreweMilford Haven - Crewe / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to PerthLondon Euston - Inverness
10h 26m
£101–158
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Birmingham Coach Station111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station183 / ...
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to South StreetM92
15h 34m
£47–121

Swansea to Perth by train and foot

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9h 55mAverage Duration

£71Cheapest Price

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Distance: 445.8 mi
Duration: 5h 47m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Perth, Scotland?

You can take a train from Swansea to Perth via Cardiff Central, Crewe, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 9h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to South Street via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 13h 40m.

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