The distance between Swansea and Portsmouth is around 292km (182 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 15m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Swansea to Portsmouth by train and car. 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 Portsmouth & Southsea.
There are several options for getting from Swansea to Portsmouth by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £89 ($105) and will take around 4h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £51 ($60).
The distance between Swansea and Portsmouth is around 292km (182 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 220km (136 miles)
It takes around 4h 15m to get from Swansea and Portsmouth by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Swansea to Portsmouth is to drive which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx £51 ($60).
The cheapest way to travel between Swansea and Portsmouth, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £89 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Swansea and Portsmouth. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Swansea to Portsmouth. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Cardiff Central. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.
Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway run train services between Swansea and Portsmouth. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Swansea and Portsmouth. We recommend that you drive to Portsmouth. instead which will take 3h 15m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swansea to Portsmouth. We recommend that you take the train to Cardiff Central and then to Portsmouth & Southsea. instead which will take 4h 15m.
The closest major airport to Portsmouth is Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) which is approximately 26km (16 miles) from Portsmouth. Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) and Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) 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 Portsmouth. The distance is around 292km (182 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swansea to Portsmouth is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around £89 ($105).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 4h 15m | £89($105) | hourly | 297km (185 miles) |
Drive | 3h 15m | £51($60) | on demand | 292km (182 miles) |
Transport for Wales
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