How to travel from Cotswolds to Swansea, United Kingdom

The distance between Cotswolds and Swansea is around 174km (108 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 55m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Cotswolds to Swansea by 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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💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Swansea Bus Station.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £12($14)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Swansea.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Distance174km (108 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cotswolds and Swansea

There are several options for getting from Cotswolds to Swansea by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £12 ($14) and will take around 3h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £20 ($24).

The distance between Cotswolds and Swansea is around 174km (108 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 344km (214 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Cotswolds and Swansea by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cotswolds to Swansea is to drive which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx £20 ($24).

The cheapest way to travel between Cotswolds and Swansea, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £12 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Cotswolds and Swansea. We recommend that you drive to Swansea. instead which will take 1h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Cotswolds and Swansea. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cotswolds to Swansea. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Elkstone Combend Farm and Gloucester Market Parade. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.

National Express run regular bus services between Cotswolds and Swansea. Buses run twice daily and take around 3h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cotswolds to Swansea. We recommend that you take the bus to Swansea Bus Station. instead which will take 3h 55m.

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 Cotswolds and Swansea. The distance is around 174km (108 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cotswolds to Swansea is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around £12 ($14).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cotswolds and Swansea

Transport options from Cotswolds to Swansea
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
3h 55m
£12($14)
5 times a week193km (120 miles)
Drive
1h 55m
£20($24)
on demand174km (108 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