How to travel from Ipswich to Swansea, United Kingdom

The distance between Ipswich and Swansea is around 422km (262 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Ipswich 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 and Plane

Take the train to Norwich then fly from Norwich (NWI) to Cardiff (CWL) then take the train to Swansea.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £540($640)
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Train

Take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Swansea.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £110($135)
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Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to Swansea Bus Station.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    £17($20)
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Drive

Drive to Swansea.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Distance444km (276 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ipswich and Swansea

There are several options for getting from Ipswich to Swansea by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £17 ($20) and will take around 8h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £540 ($640).

The distance between Ipswich and Swansea is around 422km (262 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 354km (220 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Ipswich and Swansea by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ipswich to Swansea is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx £540 ($640).

The cheapest way to travel between Ipswich and Swansea, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £17 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ipswich and Swansea. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Ipswich to Swansea. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street Station and Paddington station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

Greater Anglia and Great Western Railway run train services between Ipswich and Swansea. Trains depart hourly 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

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ipswich and Swansea. It typically takes around 8h 35m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ipswich to Swansea. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 8h 35m.

National Express, Megabus UK and FlixBus run regular bus services between Ipswich and Swansea. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 8h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ipswich to Swansea. We recommend that you take the train to Norwich then fly from Norwich (NWI) 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 Ipswich and Swansea. The distance is around 444km (276 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ipswich to Swansea is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around £110 ($135).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ipswich and Swansea

Transport options from Ipswich to Swansea
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
4h 10m
£540($640)
hourly956km (594 miles)
Train
4h 10m
£110($135)
hourly422km (262 miles)
Bus
8h 35m
£17($20)
every 20 mins465km (289 miles)
Drive
4h 35m
£77($90)
on demand444km (276 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