How to travel from Seaton to Swansea, United Kingdom

The distance between Seaton and Swansea is around 529km (329 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Seaton 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Newcastle then fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Swansea.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    £150($180)
Operated by

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4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Bristol Parkway and then to Swansea.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £160($185)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Northampton Grange Park and then to Swansea Quadrant Bus Station.

  • Duration8h 20m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    £41($49)

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Drive

Drive to Swansea.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Distance529km (329 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Seaton and Swansea

There are several options for getting from Seaton to Swansea by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £20 ($24) and will take around 9hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £150 ($180).

The distance between Seaton and Swansea is around 529km (329 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 119km (74 miles)

It takes around 6h 20m to get from Seaton and Swansea by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Seaton to Swansea is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx £150 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between Seaton and Swansea, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £20 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Seaton and Swansea. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Seaton to Swansea. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Thornaby, Darlington and Bristol Parkway. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.

CrossCountry and Great Western Railway run train services between Seaton and Swansea. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 6h 20m, 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 Seaton and Swansea. It typically takes around 8h 20m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Seaton to Swansea. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Middlesbrough Bus Station Stand 11 and Northampton Grange Park. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 8h 20m.

Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Seaton and Swansea. Buses run once a week and take around 8h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Seaton to Swansea. We recommend that you take the train to Newcastle then fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Swansea. instead which will take 4h 25m.

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 Seaton and Swansea. The distance is around 529km (329 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Seaton to Swansea is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around £160 ($185).

How do I get from Seaton to Swansea

Compare travel optionsbetween Seaton and Swansea

Transport options from Seaton to Swansea
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
4h 25m
£150($180)
twice a week623km (387 miles)
Train to Newcastle, plane5hrs
£255($300)
every 2 hours835km (519 miles)
Train to Newcastle, plane5h 40m
£285($340)
twice a week834km (518 miles)
Train to Newcastle, plane5h 45m
£355($420)
twice a week796km (495 miles)
Train to Newcastle, plane5h 55m
£175($205)
every 2 hours918km (570 miles)
Train
6h 20m
£160($185)
every 2 hours593km (369 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
8h 20m
£41($49)
once a week637km (396 miles)
Bus via Birmingham Coach Station, Digbeth9hrs
£20($24)
twice daily565km (351 miles)
Drive
5h 30m
£90($110)
on demand529km (329 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