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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Essen to Swansea

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Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Duisburg central train station to London
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$57.25–$82.70
Bus from London Victoria to Herbert
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$25.45–$35.62
Bus from Cardiff - Herbert St Lloyd George Ave to Swansea
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.18–$13.99

Sindbad

Phone:
+48 801 22 33 44
Website:
sindbad.pl/en/home
Bus from DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse to LONDON,
Ave. Duration:
11h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.70–$101.78

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.12–$623.41
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
3h 24m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.56–$1,017.81
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h 26m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.56–$597.96
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.56–$636.13
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.78–$826.97
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.01–$954.19

Air France

Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$229.01–$699.74

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$47.07–$267.17

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.50–$636.13

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.67–$1,145.03
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Monday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$229.01–$699.74

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.50–$636.13
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.70–$432.57
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$95.42–$432.57

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$139.95–$432.57

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Brussel-Zuid to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 56m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$47.07–$114.50
Train from Duisburg Hbf to Utrecht
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$22.90–$55.98
Train from Utrecht Centraal to Schiphol
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.81–$26.72

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Essen Hbf to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$82.70–$178.12
Train from Brussel-Zuid to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$101.78–$216.28

Eurotunnel

Phone:
+44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
Website:
eurotunnel.com/uk/
Train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from London Paddington to Swansea
Ave. Duration:
2h 51m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$127.23–$279.90
Train from Bridgend to Swansea
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.81–$47.07
Train from Bristol Parkway to Swansea
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$54.71–$127.23

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from London Victoria to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$36.90–$52.16
Bus from Sophia Gardens Cricket Ground to Swansea
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$21.63–$30.53

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.61–$165.39

Transport for Wales

Phone:
03333 211 202
Website:
tfw.wales/
Train from Bridgend to Swansea
Ave. Duration:
41 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.72–$20.36
Train from Wilmslow to Swansea
Ave. Duration:
3h 52m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$101.78–$165.39

Other operators

Irish Ferries

Phone:
+353 818 300 400
Website:
irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
Other from Calais to Port
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$44.53–$53.43

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Swansea is to bus which costs $76.09 - $163.04 and takes 19h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Swansea is to fly and train which takes 7h 39m and costs $217.39 - $652.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Swansea?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Swansea station. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Swansea City Bus Station via DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse, London Victoria and Sophia Gardens Cricket Ground. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Swansea?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Swansea via Brussel-Zuid, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.

How far is it from Essen to Swansea?

The distance between Essen and Swansea is 962 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Swansea without a car is to train which takes 10h and costs $217.39 - $597.83 .

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

It takes approximately 10h to get from Essen to Swansea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Swansea bus from?

Essen to Swansea bus services, operated by Sindbad, depart from DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Swansea train from?

Essen to Swansea train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Swansea?

The best way to get from Essen to Swansea is to train which takes 10h and costs $217.39 - $597.83 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $76.09 - $163.04 and takes 19h 36m.

Where does the Essen to Swansea bus arrive?

Essen to Swansea bus services, operated by Sindbad, arrive at LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall.

What is the time difference between Essen and Swansea?

Swansea is 1h behind Essen. It is currently 08:40 in Essen and 07:40 in Swansea.

Where does the Essen to Swansea train arrive?

Essen to Swansea train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Essen to Swansea?

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Where can I stay near Swansea?

There are 1143+ hotels available in Swansea. Prices start at $44.36 per night.
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