How to travel from Doncaster to Swansea, United Kingdom

The distance between Doncaster and Swansea is around 386km (240 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Doncaster to Swansea by train, bus, car, taxi and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out SwanseaDoncaster if you're planning a return trip.

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Taxi, Plane and Train

Take a taxi to Humberside (HUY) then fly from Humberside (HUY) to Cardiff (CWL) then take the train to Swansea.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    £540($635)
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Train

Take the train to Bristol Parkway and then to Swansea.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £125($145)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Loughborough Holywell Way and then to Swansea Quadrant Bus Station.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    £33($39)
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Drive

Drive to Swansea.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Distance386km (240 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Doncaster and Swansea

There are several options for getting from Doncaster to Swansea by train, bus, car, taxi and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £33 ($39) and will take around 4h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £67 ($79).

The distance between Doncaster and Swansea is around 386km (240 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 284km (177 miles)

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

The quickest way to get from Doncaster to Swansea is to drive which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx £67 ($79).

The cheapest way to travel between Doncaster and Swansea, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £33 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Doncaster and Swansea. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Doncaster to Swansea. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sheffield and Bristol Parkway. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, TransPennine Express Service and Transport for Wales run train services between Doncaster and Swansea. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 20m, 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 Doncaster and Swansea. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Doncaster to Swansea. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Loughborough Holywell Way. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.

Megabus UK run regular bus services between Doncaster and Swansea. Buses run once a week and take around 4h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Doncaster to Swansea. We recommend that you take a taxi to Humberside (HUY) then fly from Humberside (HUY) to Cardiff (CWL) then take the train to Swansea. instead which will take 4h 10m.

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 Doncaster and Swansea. The distance is around 386km (240 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Doncaster to Swansea is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around £125 ($145).

How do I get from Doncaster to Swansea

Compare travel optionsbetween Doncaster and Swansea

Transport options from Doncaster to Swansea
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Taxi, Plane and Train
4h 10m
£540($635)
hourly1,067km (663 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 20m
£125($145)
hourly411km (256 miles)
Train via Stockport5h 10m
£125($145)
every 4 hours423km (263 miles)
Bus
4h 50m
£33($39)
once a week427km (265 miles)
Drive
4hrs
£67($79)
on demand386km (240 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