How to travel from Newport to Swansea, United Kingdom

The distance between Newport and Swansea is around 81km (50 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 57min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Newport to Swansea by train, bus, taxi 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 Swansea.

  • Duration1h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £25($29)
Operated byGreat Western Railway+ 1 others
💰 Cheapest
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Swansea Bus Station.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    £6($7)
Operated byNational Express+ 1 others
🚀 Fastest
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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Swansea.

  • Duration57min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £135($160)
Operated by

Star Taxis

+ 2 others
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car
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Drive

Drive to Swansea.

  • Duration57min
  • Distance81km (50 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Newport and Swansea

There are several options for getting from Newport to Swansea by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £6 ($7) and will take around 1h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 57min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £135 ($160).

The distance between Newport and Swansea is around 81km (50 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 66km (41 miles)

It takes around 1h 10m to get from Newport and Swansea by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 57min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Newport to Swansea is to take a taxi which takes around 57min and will set you back approx £135 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Newport and Swansea, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £6 ($7) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Newport and Swansea. It typically takes around 1h 10m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Newport and Swansea with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1h 10m.

Great Western Railway and Transport for Wales run train services between Newport and Swansea. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 10m, 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 Newport and Swansea. It typically takes around 1h 45m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Newport and Swansea with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 1h 45m.

National Express run regular bus services between Newport and Swansea. Buses run twice daily and take around 1h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Newport to Swansea. We recommend that you take the train to Swansea. instead which will take 1h 10m.

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 Newport and Swansea. The distance is around 81km (50 miles) by road and it will take around 57min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Newport to Swansea is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 10m and will usually cost around £25 ($29).

How do I get from Newport to Swansea

Compare travel optionsbetween Newport and Swansea

Transport options from Newport to Swansea
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 10m
£25($29)
hourly92km (57 miles)
Bus
1h 45m
£6($7)
every 20 mins91km (57 miles)
Taxi
57min
£135($160)
on demand81km (50 miles)
Drive
57min
£14($17)
on demand81km (50 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