The distance between Sheffield and Swansea is around 368km (229 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 55m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Sheffield 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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Take the train to Bristol Parkway and then to Swansea.
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Take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Newport (S Wales) and then to Swansea.
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Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Swansea Bus Station.
There are several options for getting from Sheffield to Swansea by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £16 ($19) and will take around 6h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £42 ($50).
The distance between Sheffield and Swansea is around 368km (229 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 258km (160 miles)
It takes around 4h 20m to get from Sheffield and Swansea by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Sheffield to Swansea is to drive which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx £42 ($50).
The cheapest way to travel between Sheffield and Swansea, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £16 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Sheffield and Swansea. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Sheffield to Swansea. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sheffield and Bristol Parkway. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.
CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, TransPennine Express Service, East Midlands Railways, Northern Rail and Transport for Wales run train services between Sheffield and Swansea. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 20m, 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 Sheffield and Swansea. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Sheffield to Swansea. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sheffield Coach Station Pond Street and Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 10m.
National Express run regular bus services between Sheffield and Swansea. Buses run twice daily and take around 6h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sheffield to Swansea. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Newport (S Wales) and then to Swansea. instead which will take 5h 35m.
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 Sheffield and Swansea. The distance is around 368km (229 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sheffield to Swansea is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around £120 ($140).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 4h 20m | £120($140) | hourly | 387km (240 miles) |
Train via Stockport | 4h 55m | £130($155) | every 2 hours | 395km (246 miles) |
Train and Plane | 5h 35m | £110($130) | hourly | 826km (513 miles) |
Bus | 6h 10m | £16($19) | twice daily | 383km (238 miles) |
Drive | 3h 55m | £42($50) | on demand | 368km (229 miles) |
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