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.
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.
👋 Also check out Swansea → Liverpool if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Crewe and then to Swansea.
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Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Swansea Bus Station.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 4hrs | £115($140) | hourly | 352km (219 miles) |
Train to Swansea | 5h 10m | £125($145) | once daily | 356km (221 miles) |
Bus | 6h 20m | £17($20) | twice daily | 404km (251 miles) |
Drive | 3h 30m | £30($36) | on demand | 265km (165 miles) |
London Midland
Transport for Wales
The following major airports near Swansea offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.