The distance between Northampton and Swansea is around 292km (181 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 15m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Northampton 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 Northampton to Swansea by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($17) and will take around 5h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £51 ($60).
The distance between Northampton and Swansea is around 292km (181 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 220km (136 miles)
It takes around 3h 45m to get from Northampton and Swansea by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Northampton to Swansea is to drive which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx £51 ($60).
The cheapest way to travel between Northampton 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 Northampton and Swansea. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Northampton 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 55m.
London Midland, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway and Transport for Wales run train services between Northampton and Swansea. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 55m, 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 Northampton and Swansea. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs once a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Northampton to Swansea. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Grange Park Lake. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.
Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Northampton and Swansea. Buses run once a week and take around 3h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Northampton to Swansea. We recommend that you take the bus to Swansea Quadrant Bus Station. instead which will take 3h 45m.
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 Northampton and Swansea. The distance is around 292km (181 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Northampton to Swansea is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around £21 ($25).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 1 similar | 3h 45m | £21($25) | once a week | 296km (184 miles) |
Bus via Birmingham Coach Station, Digbeth | 5h 45m | £14($17) | twice daily | 329km (204 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 3h 55m | £82($95) | hourly | 340km (211 miles) |
Train via Birmingham New Street | 3h 60m | £84($100) | hourly | 325km (202 miles) |
Drive | 3h 15m | £51($60) | on demand | 292km (181 miles) |
London Midland
Transport for Wales
The following major airports near Swansea offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.