The distance between Plymouth and Swansea is around 301km (187 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 10m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Plymouth 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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Take the train to Bristol Parkway and then to Swansea.
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Take the bus to Newport South Wales Train Station then take the train to Swansea.
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There are several options for getting from Plymouth to Swansea by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £44 ($52) and will take around 5h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £35 ($41).
The distance between Plymouth and Swansea is around 301km (187 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 139km (87 miles)
It takes around 3h 55m to get from Plymouth and Swansea by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Plymouth to Swansea is to drive which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx £35 ($41).
The cheapest way to travel between Plymouth and Swansea, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £44 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Plymouth and Swansea. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs every 2 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Plymouth to Swansea. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bristol Parkway. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.
CrossCountry, Great Western Railway and Transport for Wales run train services between Plymouth and Swansea. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 3h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Plymouth and Swansea. We recommend that you drive to Swansea. instead which will take 3h 10m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Plymouth to Swansea. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Parkway and then to Swansea. instead which will take 3h 55m.
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 Plymouth and Swansea. The distance is around 301km (187 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Plymouth to Swansea is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around £110 ($130).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 3h 55m | £110($130) | every 2 hours | 340km (211 miles) |
Train via Cardiff Central | 4h 30m | £89($105) | every 4 hours | 340km (211 miles) |
Bus and Train | 5h 40m | £44($52) | 4 times a week | 338km (210 miles) |
Drive | 3h 10m | £35($41) | on demand | 301km (187 miles) |
Transport for Wales
The following major airports near Swansea offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.