How to travel from Dartmoor National Park to Swansea, United Kingdom

The distance between Dartmoor National Park and Swansea is around 276km (171 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 15m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Dartmoor National Park to Swansea by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out SwanseaDartmoor National Park if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Bristol Parkway and then to Swansea.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    £95($110)

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Drive

Drive to Swansea.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Distance276km (171 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dartmoor National Park and Swansea

There are several options for getting from Dartmoor National Park to Swansea by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £76 ($90) and will take around 5h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £31 ($37).

The distance between Dartmoor National Park and Swansea is around 276km (171 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 117km (73 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Dartmoor National Park and Swansea by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dartmoor National Park to Swansea is to drive which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx £31 ($37).

The cheapest way to travel between Dartmoor National Park and Swansea, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £76 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dartmoor National Park and Swansea. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dartmoor National Park to Swansea. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sherberton Dunna Bridge, Newton Abbot Sherborne Road, Newton Abbot and Bristol Parkway. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

CrossCountry, Great Western Railway and Transport for Wales run train services between Dartmoor National Park and Swansea. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Dartmoor National Park and Swansea. We recommend that you drive to Swansea. instead which will take 3h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dartmoor National Park to Swansea. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Parkway and then to Swansea. instead which will take 4h 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 Dartmoor National Park and Swansea. The distance is around 276km (171 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dartmoor National Park to Swansea is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around £95 ($110).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dartmoor National Park and Swansea

Transport options from Dartmoor National Park to Swansea
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
4h 40m
£95($110)
once a week320km (199 miles)
Train via Cardiff Central5h 15m
£76($90)
once a week320km (199 miles)
Drive
3h 15m
£31($37)
on demand276km (171 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