How to travel from Swanage to St Asaph, United Kingdom

The distance between Swanage and St Asaph is around 392km (243 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Swanage to St Asaph by bus, car, train 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 Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Rhyl.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £235($280)
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Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Cardiff University then Liverpool One and then to Llandudno Junction.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    £52($62)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to St Asaph.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Distance392km (243 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Swanage and St Asaph

There are several options for getting from Swanage to St Asaph by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £31 ($37) and will take around 11hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £68 ($80).

The distance between Swanage and St Asaph is around 392km (243 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 312km (194 miles)

It takes around 8h 25m to get from Swanage and St Asaph by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Swanage to St Asaph is to drive which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx £68 ($80).

The cheapest way to travel between Swanage and St Asaph, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £31 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Swanage and St Asaph. We recommend that you drive to St Asaph. instead which will take 4h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Swanage and St Asaph. It typically takes around 8h 25m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Swanage to St Asaph. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Poole Bus Station, Cardiff University, Liverpool One, Llandudno Junction and Bodelwyddan Glan Clwyd Hospital. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 8h 25m.

Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Swanage and St Asaph. Buses run once a week and take around 8h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swanage to St Asaph. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Rhyl. instead which will take 5h 30m.

The closest major airport to St Asaph is Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) which is approximately 40km (25 miles) from St Asaph. Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) and Isle of Man Airport (IOM) (IOM) 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 Swanage and St Asaph. The distance is around 392km (243 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swanage to St Asaph is to take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 25m and will usually cost around £52 ($62).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Swanage and St Asaph

Transport options from Swanage to St Asaph
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
5h 30m
£235($280)
every 2 hours511km (317 miles)
Train to Reading, plane6h 30m
£325($380)
every 3 hours614km (382 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
8h 25m
£52($62)
once a week662km (412 miles)
Bus via Birmingham Coach Station, Digbeth11hrs
£31($37)
once daily527km (327 miles)
Drive
4h 55m
£68($80)
on demand392km (243 miles)

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Airports near St Asaph

The following major airports near St Asaph offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

LPL
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
International Airport
Distance
40km (25 miles) from St Asaph
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
79km (49 miles) from St Asaph
IOM
Isle of Man Airport (IOM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
121km (75 miles) from St Asaph