How to travel from Swansea to Isle of Man, United Kingdom
The distance between Swansea and Isle of Man is around 395km (246 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Swansea to Isle of Man by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Isle of Man → Swansea if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Cardiff Central and then to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Isle Of Man (IOM).
- Duration3hrs
- Flight time55min
- Typical cost£195($230)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Crewe and then to Liverpool Lime Street then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas.
- Duration6h 60m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£180($210)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Cardiff Coach Station Sophia Gardens and then to Liverpool One then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas.
- Duration7h 5m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost£89($105)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Liverpool then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas.
- Duration6h 15m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£90($105)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Swansea and Isle of Man
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Swansea to Isle of Man by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £89 ($105) and will take around 7h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £195 ($230).
The distance between Swansea and Isle of Man is around 395km (246 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 284km (177 miles)
It takes around 6h 60m to get from Swansea and Isle of Man by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Swansea to Isle of Man is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx £195 ($230).
The cheapest way to travel between Swansea and Isle of Man is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £89 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Swansea and Isle of Man. We recommend that you take the train to Cardiff Central and then to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Isle Of Man (IOM). instead which will take 3hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Swansea and Isle of Man. We recommend that you take the train to Cardiff Central and then to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Isle Of Man (IOM). instead which will take 3hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swansea to Isle of Man. We recommend that you take the train to Cardiff Central and then to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Isle Of Man (IOM). instead which will take 3hrs.
The closest major airport to Isle of Man is Isle of Man Airport (IOM) (IOM) which is approximately 12km (8 miles) from Isle of Man. George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) (BHD) and Belfast International Airport (BFS) (BFS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Swansea to Isle of Man. We recommend that you take the train to Crewe and then to Liverpool Lime Street then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas. instead which will take 6h 60m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swansea to Isle of Man is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 6h 60m and will usually cost around £180 ($210).
Compare travel optionsbetween Swansea and Isle of Man
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 3hrs | £195($230) | hourly | 476km (296 miles) |
| Train to Bristol Parkway, plane | 4hrs | £265($315) | hourly | 542km (337 miles) |
| Train to Crewe, plane | 4h 60m | £170($200) | every 2 hours | 495km (307 miles) |
| Train to Wilmslow, Fly | 5hrs | £190($220) | every 2 hours | 509km (316 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 6h 60m | £180($210) | twice daily | 485km (301 miles) |
| Train to Chester, Ferry | 7h 35m | £185($215) | 5 times a week | 487km (302 miles) |
| Train to Shrewsbury, ferry | 8h 35m | £160($185) | twice daily | 420km (261 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 7h 5m | £89($105) | twice a week | 523km (325 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 6h 15m | £90($105) | twice daily | 395km (246 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Swansea and Isle of Man
Train operators
Transport for Wales
London Midland
Bus companies
Airlines
Loganair
Ferry operators
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Airports near Isle of Man
The following major airports near Isle of Man offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Isle of Man Airport (IOM)
- Distance
- 12km (8 miles) from Isle of Man
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
- Distance
- 103km (64 miles) from Isle of Man
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
- Distance
- 126km (78 miles) from Isle of Man