How to travel from Sheffield to Swansea, United Kingdom

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.

5 routes found

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.

👋 Also check out SwanseaSheffield if you're planning a return trip.

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Take the train to Bristol Parkway and then to Swansea.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £120($140)
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Train and Plane

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.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Flight time1h 55m
  • Typical cost
    £110($130)
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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Swansea Bus Station.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £16($19)
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Drive

Drive to Swansea.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Distance368km (229 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sheffield and Swansea

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Sheffield to Swansea

Compare travel optionsbetween Sheffield and Swansea

Transport options from Sheffield to Swansea
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
4h 20m
£120($140)
hourly387km (240 miles)
Train via Stockport4h 55m
£130($155)
every 2 hours395km (246 miles)
Train and Plane
5h 35m
£110($130)
hourly826km (513 miles)
Bus
6h 10m
£16($19)
twice daily383km (238 miles)
Drive
3h 55m
£42($50)
on demand368km (229 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