How to travel from Blackpool to Swansea, United Kingdom

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.

3 routes found

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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Train

Take the train to Crewe and then to Swansea.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £135($155)
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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Swansea Bus Station.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £18($21)
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Drive

Drive to Swansea.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Distance352km (219 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Blackpool and Swansea

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Blackpool to Swansea

Compare travel optionsbetween Blackpool and Swansea

Transport options from Blackpool to Swansea
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 30m
£135($155)
hourly405km (252 miles)
Bus
7h 35m
£18($21)
once daily469km (292 miles)
Drive
4h 15m
£41($48)
on demand352km (219 miles)

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Airports near Swansea

The following major airports near Swansea offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
49km (30 miles) from Swansea
BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
89km (56 miles) from Swansea
EXT
Exeter Airport (EXT)
International Airport
Distance
106km (66 miles) from Swansea