Cheltenham, Gloucestershire to Swansea, West Glamorgan from $30: 3 ways by bus, train, flight or car

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How to Get from Cheltenham to Swansea: Cheapest, Fastest and Best Way

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$30 - OtherBest price

105.4 milesDistance

1h 50m Fastest

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Cheltenham - Swansea operators

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Train

Contact phone

0344 736 9123

Website

https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/

Train from Cheltenham Spa to Newport (S Wales)

Average Duration

56m

Estimated price

$40-85

Train from Cheltenham Spa to Bristol Parkway

Average Duration

27m

Estimated price

$30-65

Contact phone

03333 211 202

Website

https://tfw.wales/

Train from Cheltenham Spa to Newport (S Wales)

Average Duration

1h 2m

Estimated price

$22-45

Train from Newport (S Wales) to Swansea

Average Duration

1h 9m

Estimated price

$24-50

Contact phone

+44 3457 000 125

Website

https://www.gwr.com/

Train from Newport (S Wales) to Swansea

Average Duration

1h 5m

Estimated price

$30-80

Train from Cheltenham Spa to Bristol Parkway

Average Duration

50m

Estimated price

$23-55

Train from Bristol Parkway to Swansea

Average Duration

1h 28m

Estimated price

$45-110

Cheltenham to Swansea: Overview of Bus, Train, Flight, and Car Trips

Traveling between Cheltenham and Swansea offers a variety of convenient options to suit your preferences, schedule, and budget. Whether you prioritize affordability, speed, or comfort, you’re sure to find the perfect way to travel without compromising on quality or convenience.

🚗 Experience a scenic journey from Cheltenham to Swansea by car, covering a driving distance of 169.0 km in just 1 hour and 50 minutes. 💸 Enjoy flexible pricing options ranging from £24 to £39 for the trip, offering affordability and convenience for your travel budget.

Average price

£23 - £39

🚂 Despite the lack of direct trains, travelers can journey from Cheltenham to Swansea in approximately 2 hours and 24 minutes with a transfer at Newport along the way. CrossCountry operates the service departing from Cheltenham Spa. 🚂 One route option involves a transfer at Bristol Temple Meads on a journey taking 2 hours and 8 minutes to reach Swansea, covering a distance of 189 km. Another option entails a transfer at Cardiff Central for a slightly longer journey of 2 hours and 19 minutes over 174 km. 🚂 For a quicker trip of 1 hour and 58 minutes covering 189 km, travelers can take a route with a transfer at Bristol Temple Meads before heading to Swansea.

Departure Point

Cheltenham Spa station

Arrival Point

Swansea station

🚌 Starting in Cheltenham the bus journey to Swansea will take approximately 4 hours and 52 minutes, covering a distance of 169 km with a transfer along the way. 🚏 The first step involves taking a bus towards Cardiff, which is a 1 hour and 20 minutes ride. The bus, operated by megabus, departs from Cheltenham Arle Court Gloucester Rd and arrives at Bristol Bond St. 🌉 The second leg of the journey is towards Swansea City Bus Station, with a travel time of about 2 hours and 25 minutes. This FlixBus service departs from Bristol and arrives at Swansea University Bay Campus, offering a convenient route to your destination.