How to travel from St Andrews to Swansea, United Kingdom

The distance between St Andrews and Swansea is around 234km (145 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 35m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from St Andrews to Swansea by 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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💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Swansea Bus Station.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £12($14)

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🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Swansea.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Distance234km (145 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between St Andrews and Swansea

There are several options for getting from St Andrews to Swansea by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £12 ($14) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £27 ($32).

The distance between St Andrews and Swansea is around 234km (145 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 530km (329 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from St Andrews and Swansea by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from St Andrews to Swansea is to drive which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx £27 ($32).

The cheapest way to travel between St Andrews and Swansea, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £12 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between St Andrews and Swansea. We recommend that you drive to Swansea. instead which will take 2h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from St Andrews and Swansea. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from St Andrews to Swansea. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bordesley St Andrew's Stadium and Digbeth Oxford St. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4hrs.

National Express, NX West Midlands and Megabus UK run regular bus services between St Andrews and Swansea. Buses run twice daily and take around 4hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from St Andrews to Swansea. We recommend that you take the bus to Swansea Bus Station. instead which will take 4hrs.

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 St Andrews and Swansea. The distance is around 234km (145 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from St Andrews to Swansea is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around £12 ($14).

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Compare travel optionsbetween St Andrews and Swansea

Transport options from St Andrews to Swansea
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
4hrs
£12($14)
twice daily246km (153 miles)
Bus via Pool Meadow Bus Station4h 15m
£22($26)
twice a week297km (185 miles)
Drive
2h 35m
£27($32)
on demand234km (145 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