How to travel from Bournemouth to Swansea, United Kingdom

The distance between Bournemouth and Swansea is around 246km (153 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus which takes around 2h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Bournemouth 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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Bus to Swansea Quadrant Bus Station

Take the bus to Swansea Quadrant Bus Station.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £18($21)

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Train

Take the train to Reading and then to Swansea.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £105($125)
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Drive

Drive to Swansea.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance246km (153 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bournemouth and Swansea

There are several options for getting from Bournemouth to Swansea by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($16) and will take around 5h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £18 ($21).

The distance between Bournemouth and Swansea is around 246km (153 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 176km (109 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Bournemouth and Swansea by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bournemouth to Swansea is to take the bus which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx £18 ($21).

The cheapest way to travel between Bournemouth and Swansea, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £14 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bournemouth and Swansea. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bournemouth to Swansea. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Reading. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.

CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway and Transport for Wales run train services between Bournemouth and Swansea. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 40m, 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 Bournemouth and Swansea. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Bournemouth and Swansea with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 2h 55m.

National Express and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Bournemouth and Swansea. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bournemouth to Swansea. We recommend that you take the train to Reading and then to Swansea. instead which will take 3h 40m.

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 Bournemouth and Swansea. The distance is around 246km (153 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bournemouth to Swansea is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around £105 ($125).

How do I get from Bournemouth to Swansea

Compare travel optionsbetween Bournemouth and Swansea

Transport options from Bournemouth to Swansea
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus to Swansea Quadrant Bus Station + 1 similar
2h 55m
£18($21)
twice daily256km (159 miles)
Bus5h 35m
£14($16)
once daily271km (168 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 40m
£105($125)
every 3 hours369km (230 miles)
Train via Southampton Central3h 55m
£95($110)
hourly303km (189 miles)
Drive
3hrs
£43($51)
on demand246km (153 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