The distance between Swansea and Durham is around 527km (328 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 40m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Swansea to Durham 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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Take the train to Cardiff Central and then to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL) then take the train to Darlington.
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Take the bus to NEWPORT South Wales and then to Sunderland Park Lane Interchange.
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There are several options for getting from Swansea to Durham by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £17 ($20) and will take around 11hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £155 ($185).
The distance between Swansea and Durham is around 527km (328 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 369km (229 miles)
It takes around 11hrs to get from Swansea and Durham by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Swansea to Durham is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx £155 ($185).
The cheapest way to travel between Swansea and Durham, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £17 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Swansea and Durham. We recommend that you take the train to Cardiff Central and then to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL) then take the train to Darlington. instead which will take 4h 40m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Swansea and Durham. It typically takes around 11hrs and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Swansea to Durham. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth, Blackpool and Bishop Auckland Bus Station Stand A. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 11hrs.
National Express, Jim Hughes Coaches Ltd and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Swansea and Durham. Buses run twice a week and take around 11hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swansea to Durham. We recommend that you take the train to Cardiff Central and then to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL) then take the train to Darlington. instead which will take 4h 40m.
The closest major airport to Durham is Teesside International Airport (MME) (MME) which is approximately 27km (17 miles) from Durham. Newcastle International Airport (NCL) (NCL) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Swansea and Durham. The distance is around 527km (328 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swansea to Durham is to take the bus which takes, on average, 11hrs and will usually cost around £17 ($20).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 1 similar | 4h 40m | £155($185) | 5 times a week | 654km (407 miles) |
Train to Cardiff Central, plane | 6h 40m | £175($210) | 5 times a week | 951km (591 miles) |
Bus via NEWPORT, South Wales + 1 similar | 7h 35m | £33($39) | twice a week | 622km (386 miles) |
Bus | 11hrs | £17($20) | twice a week | 648km (403 miles) |
Drive | 5h 30m | £90($110) | on demand | 527km (328 miles) |
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The following major airports near Durham offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.