The distance between Durham and Swansea is around 528km (328 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 30m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Durham to Swansea by bus, car, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Edinburgh then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Cardiff (CWL) then take the train to Swansea.
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Take the bus to Sheffield Meadowhall then Loughborough Ashby Road and then to Swansea Quadrant Bus Station.
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There are several options for getting from Durham to Swansea by bus, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £17 ($20) and will take around 11hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £155 ($185).
The distance between Durham and Swansea is around 528km (328 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 369km (229 miles)
It takes around 7h 30m to get from Durham and Swansea by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Durham to Swansea is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx £155 ($185).
The cheapest way to travel between Durham and Swansea, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £17 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Durham and Swansea. We recommend that you take the bus to Durham Crossgate Peth - Bottom then fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Swansea. instead which will take 4h 30m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Durham and Swansea. It typically takes around 7h 30m and departs once a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Durham to Swansea. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bishop Auckland Bus Station Stand H, Durham New Inn - Church Street, Sheffield Meadowhall and Loughborough Ashby Road. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 7h 30m.
Megabus UK, Jim Hughes Coaches Ltd and National Express run regular bus services between Durham and Swansea. Buses run once a week and take around 7h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Durham to Swansea. We recommend that you take the bus to Durham Crossgate Peth - Bottom then fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Swansea. instead which will take 4h 30m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Durham and Swansea. The distance is around 528km (328 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Durham to Swansea is to take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 30m and will usually cost around £48 ($57).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 2 similar | 5h 15m | £275($325) | 5 times a week | 832km (517 miles) |
Plane and Train | 5h 50m | £355($420) | 5 times a week | 793km (493 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 4h 30m | £155($185) | 5 times a week | 619km (385 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 7h 30m | £48($57) | once a week | 596km (371 miles) |
Bus via Blackpool, National Express Coach Facility | 11hrs | £17($20) | twice a week | 645km (401 miles) |
Drive | 5h 30m | £90($110) | on demand | 528km (328 miles) |
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