How to travel from Hastings to Swansea, United Kingdom

The distance between Hastings and Swansea is around 394km (245 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 15m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Hastings to Swansea by train, bus, car and plane. 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 London Charing Cross and then to Swansea.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £110($130)
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Train to Gatwick Airport, plane

Take the train to Gatwick Airport then fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Cardiff (CWL) then take the train to Swansea.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £165($195)
Operated by

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1 similiar route

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Train to London Victoria, Bus

Take the train to London Victoria then take the bus to Swansea Quadrant Bus Station.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    £45($53)
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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Swansea.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Distance394km (245 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hastings and Swansea

There are several options for getting from Hastings to Swansea by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £45 ($53) and will take around 7h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £68 ($81).

The distance between Hastings and Swansea is around 394km (245 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 326km (203 miles)

It takes around 4h 35m to get from Hastings and Swansea by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hastings to Swansea is to drive which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx £68 ($81).

The cheapest way to travel between Hastings and Swansea, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £45 ($53) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hastings and Swansea. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hastings to Swansea. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Charing Cross and Paddington station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.

South Eastern Trains Service and Great Western Railway run train services between Hastings and Swansea. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 35m, 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 Hastings and Swansea. We recommend that you drive to Swansea. instead which will take 4h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hastings to Swansea. We recommend that you take the train to Gatwick Airport then fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Swansea. instead which will take 5h 35m.

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 Hastings and Swansea. The distance is around 394km (245 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hastings to Swansea is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around £110 ($130).

How do I get from Hastings to Swansea

Compare travel optionsbetween Hastings and Swansea

Transport options from Hastings to Swansea
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 35m
£110($130)
hourly410km (254 miles)
Train to Gatwick Airport, plane + 1 similar
4h 50m
£165($195)
hourly943km (586 miles)
Train and Plane5h 35m
£360($425)
hourly714km (443 miles)
Train to London Victoria, Bus + 1 similar
7h 55m
£45($53)
every 20 mins467km (290 miles)
Train and Bus8h 15m
£56($66)
every 4 hours473km (294 miles)
Drive
4h 15m
£68($81)
on demand394km (245 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