How to travel from Liverpool to Swansea, United Kingdom

The distance between Liverpool and Swansea is around 265km (165 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Liverpool 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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Train

Take the train to Crewe and then to Swansea.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £115($140)
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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Swansea Bus Station.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £17($20)
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Drive

Drive to Swansea.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Distance265km (165 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Liverpool and Swansea

There are several options for getting from Liverpool to Swansea by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £17 ($20) and will take around 6h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £30 ($36).

The distance between Liverpool and Swansea is around 265km (165 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 209km (130 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Liverpool and Swansea by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Liverpool to Swansea is to drive which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx £30 ($36).

The cheapest way to travel between Liverpool 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 Liverpool and Swansea. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Liverpool to Swansea. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Crewe. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4hrs.

Avanti West Coast, London Midland and Transport for Wales run train services between Liverpool and Swansea. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4hrs, 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 Liverpool and Swansea. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Liverpool to Swansea. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.

National Express run regular bus services between Liverpool and Swansea. Buses run twice daily and take around 6h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Liverpool to Swansea. We recommend that you take the train to Crewe and then to Swansea. instead which will take 4hrs.

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 Liverpool and Swansea. The distance is around 265km (165 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Liverpool to Swansea is to take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around £115 ($140).

How do I get from Liverpool to Swansea

Compare travel optionsbetween Liverpool and Swansea

Transport options from Liverpool to Swansea
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
4hrs
£115($140)
hourly352km (219 miles)
Train to Swansea5h 10m
£125($145)
once daily356km (221 miles)
Bus
6h 20m
£17($20)
twice daily404km (251 miles)
Drive
3h 30m
£30($36)
on demand265km (165 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