The distance between Leicester and Swansea is around 298km (185 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus which takes around 2h 50m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Leicester to Swansea by bus, 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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Take the bus to Swansea Quadrant Bus Station.
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Take the train to Birmingham New Street then Bristol Parkway and then to Swansea.
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There are several options for getting from Leicester to Swansea by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($17) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £26 ($31).
The distance between Leicester and Swansea is around 298km (185 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 223km (138 miles)
It takes around 2h 50m to get from Leicester and Swansea by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Leicester to Swansea is to take the bus which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx £26 ($31).
The cheapest way to travel between Leicester and Swansea, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £14 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Leicester and Swansea. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Leicester to Swansea. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Birmingham New Street and Bristol Parkway. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.
CrossCountry, Great Western Railway and Transport for Wales run train services between Leicester and Swansea. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 45m, 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 Leicester and Swansea. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs once a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Leicester to Swansea. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Loughborough High Street and Loughborough Holywell Way. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 2h 50m.
Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Leicester and Swansea. Buses run once a week and take around 2h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Leicester to Swansea. We recommend that you take the bus to Swansea Quadrant Bus Station. instead which will take 2h 50m.
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 Leicester and Swansea. The distance is around 298km (185 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Leicester to Swansea is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around £26 ($31).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 1 similar | 2h 50m | £26($31) | once a week | 319km (198 miles) |
Bus via Birmingham Coach Station, Digbeth | 5hrs | £14($17) | twice daily | 316km (196 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 3h 45m | £120($140) | hourly | 325km (202 miles) |
Train via Birmingham New Street | 3h 45m | £115($135) | hourly | 310km (193 miles) |
Drive | 3h 10m | £52($61) | on demand | 298km (185 miles) |
Transport for Wales
The following major airports near Swansea offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.