How to travel from Exmouth to Swansea, United Kingdom

The distance between Exmouth and Swansea is around 242km (150 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 40m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Exmouth to Swansea by train and car. 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 Cardiff Central and then to Swansea.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £72($85)
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Drive

Drive to Swansea.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance242km (150 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Exmouth and Swansea

There are several options for getting from Exmouth to Swansea by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £72 ($85) and will take around 4h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £28 ($33).

The distance between Exmouth and Swansea is around 242km (150 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 117km (73 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Exmouth and Swansea by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Exmouth to Swansea is to drive which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx £28 ($33).

The cheapest way to travel between Exmouth and Swansea, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £72 ($85) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Exmouth and Swansea. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Exmouth to Swansea. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Cardiff Central. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

Great Western Railway and Transport for Wales run train services between Exmouth and Swansea. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 4h 10m, 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 Exmouth and Swansea. We recommend that you drive to Swansea. instead which will take 2h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Exmouth to Swansea. We recommend that you take the train to Cardiff Central and then 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 Exmouth and Swansea. The distance is around 242km (150 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Exmouth to Swansea is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around £72 ($85).

How do I get from Exmouth to Swansea

Compare travel optionsbetween Exmouth and Swansea

Transport options from Exmouth to Swansea
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 10m
£72($85)
5 times a week275km (171 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
£28($33)
on demand242km (150 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