How to travel from Swansea to Durham, United Kingdom

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.

5 routes found

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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Train and Plane

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.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    £155($185)
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Bus via NEWPORT, South Wales

Take the bus to NEWPORT South Wales and then to Sunderland Park Lane Interchange.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    £33($39)
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Drive

Drive to Durham (Land).

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Distance527km (328 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Swansea and Durham

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Swansea to Durham

Compare travel optionsbetween Swansea and Durham

Transport options from Swansea to Durham
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
4h 40m
£155($185)
5 times a week654km (407 miles)
Train to Cardiff Central, plane6h 40m
£175($210)
5 times a week951km (591 miles)
Bus via NEWPORT, South Wales + 1 similar
7h 35m
£33($39)
twice a week622km (386 miles)
Bus11hrs
£17($20)
twice a week648km (403 miles)
Drive
5h 30m
£90($110)
on demand527km (328 miles)

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Airports near Durham

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

MME
Teesside International Airport (MME)
Domestic Airport
Distance
27km (17 miles) from Durham
NCL
Newcastle International Airport (NCL)
International Airport
Distance
41km (26 miles) from Durham
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
89km (55 miles) from Durham