How to travel from Isle of Man to Swansea, United Kingdom
The distance between Isle of Man and Swansea is around 395km (246 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Isle of Man to Swansea by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Swansea → Isle of Man if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Birmingham (BHX), train
Fly from Isle Of Man (IOM) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Bristol Parkway and then to Swansea.
- Duration4hrs
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost£275($325)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Liverpool then take the train to Crewe and then to Swansea.
- Duration7hrs
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£200($240)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Liverpool then take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Swansea Bus Station.
- Duration9h 20m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£82($95)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Liverpool then drive to Swansea.
- Duration6h 15m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£95($110)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Isle of Man and Swansea
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Isle of Man to Swansea by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £82 ($95) and will take around 9h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £275 ($325).
The distance between Isle of Man and Swansea is around 395km (246 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 284km (177 miles)
It takes around 7hrs to get from Isle of Man and Swansea by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Isle of Man to Swansea is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx £275 ($325).
The cheapest way to travel between Isle of Man and Swansea is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £82 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Isle of Man and Swansea. We recommend that you fly from Isle Of Man (IOM) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Bristol Parkway and then to Swansea. instead which will take 4hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Isle of Man and Swansea. We recommend that you fly from Isle Of Man (IOM) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Bristol Parkway and then to Swansea. instead which will take 4hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Isle of Man to Swansea. We recommend that you fly from Isle Of Man (IOM) to Liverpool (LPL) then take the train to Crewe and then to Swansea. instead which will take 5h 5m.
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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Isle of Man to Swansea. We recommend that you take a ferry to Liverpool then take the train to Crewe and then to Swansea. instead which will take 7hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Isle of Man to Swansea is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around £200 ($240).
Compare travel optionsbetween Isle of Man and Swansea
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Birmingham (BHX), train + 2 similar | 4hrs | £275($325) | hourly | 543km (337 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 5h 5m | £195($230) | hourly | 495km (307 miles) |
| Fly to Manchester (MAN), Train | 5h 5m | £190($225) | every 2 hours | 509km (317 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 7hrs | £200($240) | twice daily | 485km (301 miles) |
| Ferry to Liverpool, Train | 7h 30m | £195($230) | once daily | 468km (291 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 9h 20m | £82($95) | twice daily | 536km (333 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 6h 15m | £95($110) | twice daily | 395km (246 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Isle of Man and Swansea
Train operators
London Midland
Transport for Wales
Airlines
Loganair
Ferry operators
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Bus companies
Airports near Swansea
The following major airports near Swansea offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
- Distance
- 49km (30 miles) from Swansea
Bristol Airport (BRS)
- Distance
- 89km (56 miles) from Swansea
Exeter Airport (EXT)
- Distance
- 106km (66 miles) from Swansea