How to travel from Swansea to Saint Davids, United Kingdom

The distance between Swansea and Saint Davids is around 117km (73 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 25m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Swansea to Saint Davids 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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Bus

Take the bus to Haverfordwest and then to St David's Nun Street.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    £8($10)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Haverfordwest then take the bus to St David's Nun Street.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £41($48)
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Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to St Davids Cathedral.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Distance117km (73 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Swansea and Saint Davids

There are several options for getting from Swansea to Saint Davids by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £8 ($10) and will take around 3h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £20 ($24).

The distance between Swansea and Saint Davids is around 117km (73 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 95km (59 miles)

It takes around 2h 15m to get from Swansea and Saint Davids by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Swansea to Saint Davids is to drive which takes around 1h 25m and will set you back approx £20 ($24).

The cheapest way to travel between Swansea and Saint Davids, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £8 ($10) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Swansea and Saint Davids. We recommend that you drive to St Davids Cathedral. instead which will take 1h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Swansea and Saint Davids. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Swansea to Saint Davids. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Haverfordwest and St David's Nun Street. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.

National Express and Richards Bros run regular bus services between Swansea and Saint Davids. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 3h 10m 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 Saint Davids. We recommend that you take the train to Haverfordwest then take the bus to St David's Nun Street. instead which will take 2h 15m.

The closest major airport to Saint Davids is Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) which is approximately 143km (89 miles) from Saint Davids. Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) and Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) 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 Saint Davids. The distance is around 117km (73 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swansea to Saint Davids is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around £41 ($48).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Swansea and Saint Davids

Transport options from Swansea to Saint Davids
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
3h 10m
£8($10)
every 20 mins158km (98 miles)
Train and Bus
2h 15m
£41($48)
every 4 hours129km (80 miles)
Drive
1h 25m
£20($24)
on demand117km (73 miles)

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Airports near Saint Davids

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

CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
143km (89 miles) from Saint Davids
EXT
Exeter Airport (EXT)
International Airport
Distance
182km (113 miles) from Saint Davids
BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
185km (115 miles) from Saint Davids