How to travel from Norwich to Swansea, United Kingdom

The distance between Norwich and Swansea is around 457km (284 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 55m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Norwich to Swansea by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly to Cardiff (CWL), Train

Fly from Norwich (NWI) to Cardiff (CWL) then take the train to Swansea.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £455($540)
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Train

Take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Swansea.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £140($165)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Coventry Pool Meadow Bus Station Priory Street and then to Swansea Quadrant Bus Station.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    £37($44)
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Drive

Drive to Swansea.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Distance457km (284 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Norwich and Swansea

There are several options for getting from Norwich to Swansea by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £37 ($44) and will take around 6h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £455 ($540).

The distance between Norwich and Swansea is around 457km (284 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 375km (233 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Norwich and Swansea by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Norwich to Swansea is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx £455 ($540).

The cheapest way to travel between Norwich and Swansea, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £37 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Norwich and Swansea. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Norwich to Swansea. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street Station and Paddington station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

Greater Anglia and Great Western Railway run train services between Norwich and Swansea. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5hrs, 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 Norwich and Swansea. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Norwich to Swansea. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Coventry Pool Meadow Bus Station Priory Street. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 6h 10m.

Megabus UK run regular bus services between Norwich and Swansea. Buses run twice a week and take around 6h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Norwich to Swansea. We recommend that you fly from Norwich (NWI) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Newport (S Wales) and then to Swansea. instead which will take 4h 40m.

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 Norwich and Swansea. The distance is around 457km (284 miles) by road and it will take around 5hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Norwich to Swansea is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around £140 ($165).

How do I get from Norwich to Swansea

Compare travel optionsbetween Norwich and Swansea

Transport options from Norwich to Swansea
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Cardiff (CWL), Train + 2 similar
3h 55m
£455($540)
hourly881km (547 miles)
Plane and Train4h 40m
£390($460)
hourly916km (569 miles)
Fly to Birmingham (BHX), train5h 55m
£560($665)
hourly962km (598 miles)
Train
5hrs
£140($165)
hourly497km (309 miles)
Bus
6h 10m
£37($44)
twice a week489km (304 miles)
Drive
5hrs
£52($62)
on demand457km (284 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