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Swansea, Great Britain → Crete, Greece

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Ten ways to Travel from Swansea to Crete

Composite routes from Swansea to Crete

Cheapest
Other

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Bristol Airport to Chania
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$75.95–$329.10
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Chania
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$82.28–$341.76

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$151.89–$392.39
Plane from Bristol Airport to Chania
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$107.59–$481.00
Plane from Bristol Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Wednesday
Estimated price:
$107.59–$481.00
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Wednesday
Estimated price:
$120.25–$531.63
Plane from Ringway Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$120.25–$518.97

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Wednesday
Estimated price:
$202.52–$1,012.62

Aegean Airlines

Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
6h 50m
Frequency:
Tuesday to Friday
Estimated price:
$126.58–$417.71
Plane from Ringway Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
7h 5m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$139.24–$430.36

Jet2.com

Website:
jet2.com/
Plane from Bristol Airport to Chania
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$126.58–$354.42
Plane from Bristol Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$126.58–$354.42
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$139.24–$392.39
Plane from Ringway Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$139.24–$379.73
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Chania
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$139.24–$392.39

Sky Express

Website:
skyexpress.gr/
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$227.84–$443.02

Corendon Airlines

Website:
corendon.com/
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$139.24–$696.18
Plane from Ringway Airport to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$151.89–$696.18

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Gatwick
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$35.44–$50.63

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Bucharest Henri Coanda Airport Arrival Terminal to Piraeus
Ave. Duration:
22h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$51.90–$88.60
Bus from London Victoria to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
41h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$101.26–$164.55

Citylines

Phone:
+3590885700870
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Sofia Serdika Bus Station to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
23h 30m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$59.49–$82.28

Tarsin

Phone:
+40 230 562 929
Website:
tarsin.ro/
Bus from Birmingham to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
21h 28m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$39.24–$240.50

Anumi Travel

Phone:
+355 69 232 8000
Website:
facebook.com/anumitravel/
Bus from Brighton to Tirana
Ave. Duration:
31h
Frequency:
Once a week

Simeonidis Tours

Phone:
+30-2310540970
Website:
simeonidistours.gr/
Bus from Bucharest to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration:
9h 45m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$63.29–$88.60

Alb Trans

Phone:
+355 42 239 203 / +355 69 400 4075
Website:
albtrans.net/en/
Bus from Tirana to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
24h
Frequency:
Once daily

KTEL Irakleiou - Lasithiou S.A

Phone:
+30 2810 24 50 20
Website:
ktelherlas.gr/en/
Bus from Thessaloniki to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
16h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$107.59–$151.89

Train operators

Southern

Phone:
+44 3451 27 29 20
Website:
southernrailway.com/
Train from London Victoria to Gatwick
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$13.92–$21.52

Gatwick Express

Phone:
+44 345 850 1530
Website:
gatwickexpress.com/travel-information/plan-your-journey/timetables
Train from London Victoria to Gatwick
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$22.78–$31.64

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from Swansea to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$126.58–$278.47
Train from Swansea to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$31.64–$75.95
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.58–$63.29
Train from Swansea to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$54.43–$126.58

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Swansea to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$36.71–$51.90
Bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Gatwick
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$46.83–$69.62

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$39.24–$75.95
Train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.29–$164.55

Transport for Wales

Phone:
03333 211 202
Website:
tfw.wales/
Train from Swansea to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$22.78–$35.44
Train from Cardiff Central to Wilmslow
Ave. Duration:
2h 56m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$75.95–$126.58

Other operators

Seajets

Phone:
+30 210 4121001
Website:
seajets.com/
Other from Port of Piraeus to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
8h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$101.26–$278.47

Fast Ferries

Phone:
+30 210 4284000
Website:
fastferries.com.gr/
Other from Port of Piraeus to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$49.37–$455.68

ANEK Lines

Phone:
+30 21 0419 7400
Website:
anek.gr/en/
Other from Port of Piraeus to Heraklion
Ave. Duration:
9h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.29–$240.50

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Crete is to train and fly which costs $163.04 - $445.65 and takes 8h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Crete is to train and fly which takes 8h 39m and costs $163.04 - $445.65 .

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Crete?

No, there is no direct bus from Swansea to Crete. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Heraklion via Birmingham, Bucharest and Thessaloniki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 6h.

How far is it from Swansea to Crete?

The distance between Swansea and Crete is 3035 km.

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

The best way to get from Swansea to Crete without a car is to bus and bus and ferry via Bucharest which takes 2 days 6h and costs $206.52 - $456.52 .

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

It takes approximately 9h 52m to get from Swansea to Crete, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Crete bus from?

Swansea to Crete bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Swansea station.

Where does the Swansea to Crete bus arrive?

Swansea to Crete bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham station.

What is the time difference between Swansea and Crete?

Crete is 2h ahead of Swansea. It is currently 16:38 in Swansea and 18:38 in Crete.

Where can I stay near Crete?

There are 899+ hotels available in Crete. Prices start at $63.62 per night.
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