The distance between Lichfield and Swansea is around 257km (160 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 50m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Lichfield to Swansea by train, bus 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 train to Bristol Parkway and then to Swansea.
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Take the bus to Dale End then Pool Meadow Bus Station and then to Swansea Quadrant Bus Station.
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There are several options for getting from Lichfield to Swansea by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £23 ($27) and will take around 5h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £45 ($53).
The distance between Lichfield and Swansea is around 257km (160 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 187km (116 miles)
It takes around 3h 25m to get from Lichfield and Swansea by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lichfield to Swansea is to drive which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx £45 ($53).
The cheapest way to travel between Lichfield and Swansea, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £23 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Lichfield and Swansea. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Lichfield 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 25m.
CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales and London Midland run train services between Lichfield and Swansea. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 25m, 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 Lichfield and Swansea. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Lichfield to Swansea. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dale End, Moor St Selfridges and Pool Meadow Bus Station. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 5h 25m.
NX West Midlands and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Lichfield and Swansea. Buses run twice a week and take around 5h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lichfield to Swansea. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Parkway and then to Swansea. instead which will take 3h 25m.
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 Lichfield and Swansea. The distance is around 257km (160 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lichfield to Swansea is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around £80 ($95).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 2 similar | 3h 25m | £80($95) | hourly | 287km (178 miles) |
Train via Newport (S Wales) | 3h 25m | £82($95) | hourly | 272km (169 miles) |
Train via Hereford | 4hrs | £67($79) | every 3 hours | 275km (171 miles) |
Bus | 5h 25m | £23($27) | twice a week | 327km (203 miles) |
Drive | 2h 50m | £45($53) | on demand | 257km (160 miles) |
Transport for Wales
NX West Midlands
The following major airports near Swansea offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.