How to travel from Swanage to Swansea, United Kingdom

The distance between Swanage and Swansea is around 256km (159 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 10m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Swanage 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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Train

Take the train to Reading and then to Swansea.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £170($200)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Poole Bus Station and then to Cardiff North Road then take the train to Swansea.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £51($60)
Operated by

Multiple operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Swansea.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Distance256km (159 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Swanage and Swansea

There are several options for getting from Swanage to Swansea by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £51 ($60) and will take around 3h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £45 ($53).

The distance between Swanage and Swansea is around 256km (159 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 179km (111 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Swanage and Swansea by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Swanage to Swansea is to drive which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx £45 ($53).

The cheapest way to travel between Swanage and Swansea, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £51 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Swanage and Swansea. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Swanage to Swansea. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bournemouth and Reading. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.

CrossCountry and Great Western Railway run train services between Swanage and Swansea. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 4h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Swanage and Swansea. We recommend that you drive to Swansea. instead which will take 3h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swanage to Swansea. We recommend that you take the train to Reading and then to Swansea. instead which will take 4h 15m.

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 Swanage and Swansea. The distance is around 256km (159 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swanage to Swansea is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around £170 ($200).

How do I get from Swanage to Swansea

Compare travel optionsbetween Swanage and Swansea

Transport options from Swanage to Swansea
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 15m
£170($200)
every 3 hours411km (255 miles)
Bus and Train
3h 40m
£51($60)
once daily291km (181 miles)
Drive
3h 10m
£45($53)
on demand256km (159 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