The distance between Inverness and Swansea is around 826km (513 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 60m.
We've found 11 different ways to get from Inverness to Swansea by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Swansea → Inverness if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Inverness (INV) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Newport (S Wales) and then to Swansea.
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Take the train to Haymarket then Crewe and then to Swansea.
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Take the bus to Edinburgh Bus Station then Nottingham Station Street and then to Swansea Quadrant Bus Station.
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There are several options for getting from Inverness to Swansea by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £62 ($73) and will take around 13h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £130 ($150).
The distance between Inverness and Swansea is around 826km (513 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 652km (405 miles)
It takes around 3h 60m to get from Inverness and Swansea by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Inverness to Swansea is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx £130 ($150).
The cheapest way to travel between Inverness and Swansea, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £62 ($73) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Inverness and Swansea. It typically takes around 9h 55m and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Inverness to Swansea. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Haymarket and Crewe. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 9h 55m.
First ScotRail Service, LNER, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, TransPennine Express Service and Caledonian Sleeper run train services between Inverness and Swansea. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 9h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Inverness and Swansea. It typically takes around 13h 50m and departs once a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Inverness to Swansea. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Edinburgh Bus Station, Nottingham Station Street and Loughborough Ashby Road. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 13h 50m.
Megabus UK, Scottish Citylink and National Express run regular bus services between Inverness and Swansea. Buses run once a week and take around 13h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Inverness to Swansea. We recommend that you fly from Inverness (INV) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Newport (S Wales) and then to Swansea. instead which will take 3h 60m.
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 Inverness and Swansea. The distance is around 854km (531 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Inverness to Swansea is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 60m and will usually cost around £130 ($150).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 5 similar | 3h 60m | £130($150) | every 2 hours | 854km (530 miles) |
Fly to Birmingham (BHX), train | 5h 15m | £265($315) | every 2 hours | 876km (545 miles) |
Fly to Manchester (MAN), Train | 5h 45m | £225($270) | every 2 hours | 826km (513 miles) |
Fly to London Luton (LTN), train | 5h 50m | £215($255) | every 2 hours | 1,052km (653 miles) |
Train and Plane | 5h 55m | £345($405) | every 3 hours | 957km (595 miles) |
Train to Glasgow Queen Street, plane | 7h 15m | £160($190) | every 4 hours | 960km (597 miles) |
Train + 2 similar | 9h 55m | £260($305) | 4 times a day | 978km (607 miles) |
Train via Carlisle | 11h 10m | £185($220) | twice a week | 999km (621 miles) |
Train via Crewe | 12h 10m | £150($180) | 6 times a week | 982km (610 miles) |
Bus | 13h 50m | £62($73) | once a week | 1,017km (632 miles) |
Drive | 9h 35m | £95($115) | on demand | 854km (531 miles) |
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The following major airports near Swansea offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.