How to travel from Colchester to Swansea, United Kingdom

The distance between Colchester and Swansea is around 395km (246 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Colchester to Swansea by train, bus, car and plane. 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 London Liverpool Street and then to Swansea.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £100($115)
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Bus to Stansted Airport London, plane and train

Take the bus to Stansted Airport London then fly from London Stansted (STN) to Cardiff (CWL) then take the train to Swansea.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £125($150)
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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to Swansea Bus Station.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    £15($18)
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Drive

Drive to Swansea.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Distance419km (260 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Colchester and Swansea

There are several options for getting from Colchester to Swansea by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £15 ($18) and will take around 7h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £100 ($115).

The distance between Colchester and Swansea is around 395km (246 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 335km (208 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Colchester and Swansea by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Colchester to Swansea is to take the train which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx £100 ($115).

The cheapest way to travel between Colchester and Swansea, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £15 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Colchester and Swansea. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Colchester to Swansea. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street Station and Paddington Station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.

Greater Anglia and Great Western Railway run train services between Colchester and Swansea. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 50m, 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 Colchester and Swansea. It typically takes around 7h 40m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Colchester to Swansea. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 7h 40m.

National Express, Megabus UK and FlixBus run regular bus services between Colchester and Swansea. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 7h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Colchester to Swansea. We recommend that you take the bus to Stansted Airport London then fly from London Stansted (STN) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Swansea. instead which will take 5h 25m.

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 Colchester and Swansea. The distance is around 419km (260 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Colchester to Swansea is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around £100 ($115).

How do I get from Colchester to Swansea

Compare travel optionsbetween Colchester and Swansea

Transport options from Colchester to Swansea
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 50m
£100($115)
hourly395km (246 miles)
Bus to Stansted Airport London, plane and train + 1 similar
4h 20m
£125($150)
once daily894km (555 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train5h 25m
£170($200)
once daily1,222km (759 miles)
Bus
7h 40m
£15($18)
every 20 mins437km (272 miles)
Drive
4h 20m
£73($86)
on demand419km (260 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