The distance between Blackpool and Swansea is around 352km (219 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 15m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Blackpool to Swansea by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Crewe and then to Swansea.
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Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Swansea Bus Station.
There are several options for getting from Blackpool to Swansea by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £18 ($21) and will take around 7h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £41 ($48).
The distance between Blackpool and Swansea is around 352km (219 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 252km (156 miles)
It takes around 4h 30m to get from Blackpool and Swansea by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Blackpool to Swansea is to drive which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx £41 ($48).
The cheapest way to travel between Blackpool and Swansea, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £18 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Blackpool and Swansea. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Blackpool to Swansea. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Preston and Crewe. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.
Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales run train services between Blackpool and Swansea. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Blackpool and Swansea. It typically takes around 7h 35m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Blackpool to Swansea. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 35m.
National Express run regular bus services between Blackpool and Swansea. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Blackpool to Swansea. We recommend that you take the train to Crewe and then to Swansea. instead which will take 4h 30m.
The closest major airport to Swansea is Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) which is approximately 49km (30 miles) from Swansea. Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) and Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Blackpool and Swansea. The distance is around 352km (219 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Blackpool to Swansea is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around £135 ($155).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 4h 30m | £135($155) | hourly | 405km (252 miles) |
Bus | 7h 35m | £18($21) | once daily | 469km (292 miles) |
Drive | 4h 15m | £41($48) | on demand | 352km (219 miles) |
Transport for Wales
The following major airports near Swansea offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.