The distance between Stratford-upon-Avon and Swansea is around 217km (135 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 25m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Stratford-upon-Avon 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 Birmingham Moor Street then Bristol Parkway and then to Swansea.
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Take the bus to Coventry Sainsbury's and then to Swansea Quadrant Bus Station.
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There are several options for getting from Stratford-upon-Avon to Swansea by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £12 ($14) and will take around 5h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £25 ($30).
The distance between Stratford-upon-Avon and Swansea is around 217km (135 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 166km (103 miles)
It takes around 3h 60m to get from Stratford-upon-Avon and Swansea by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Swansea is to drive which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx £25 ($30).
The cheapest way to travel between Stratford-upon-Avon and Swansea, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £12 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Stratford-upon-Avon and Swansea. It typically takes around 3h 60m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Stratford-upon-Avon to Swansea. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Birmingham Moor Street, Birmingham New Street and Bristol Parkway. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 60m.
London Midland, Vintage Trains, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway and Transport for Wales run train services between Stratford-upon-Avon and Swansea. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 60m, 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 Stratford-upon-Avon and Swansea. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Stratford-upon-Avon to Swansea. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Coventry Sainsbury's. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.
Stagecoach Midlands, Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Stratford-upon-Avon and Swansea. Buses run twice a week and take around 4h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stratford-upon-Avon to Swansea. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham Moor Street then Bristol Parkway and then to Swansea. instead which will take 3h 60m.
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 Stratford-upon-Avon and Swansea. The distance is around 217km (135 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Swansea is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 60m and will usually cost around £95 ($110).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 3h 60m | £95($110) | hourly | 301km (187 miles) |
Train via Hereford | 4h 30m | £75($89) | hourly | 289km (180 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 4h 10m | £26($31) | twice a week | 297km (185 miles) |
Bus to Swansea Bus Station | 5h 25m | £12($14) | twice daily | 287km (178 miles) |
Drive | 2h 25m | £25($30) | on demand | 217km (135 miles) |
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The following major airports near Swansea offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.