How to travel from Swansea to Swanage, United Kingdom

The distance between Swansea and Swanage is around 256km (159 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Swansea to Swanage 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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Train

Take the train to Reading and then to Bournemouth.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £170($200)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bristol Bus & Coach Station and then to Bournemouth Station off Holdenhurst Rd.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £17($20)

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Drive

Drive to Swanage.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Distance256km (159 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Swansea and Swanage

There are several options for getting from Swansea to Swanage by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £17 ($20) and will take around 6h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £45 ($53).

The distance between Swansea and Swanage is around 256km (159 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 179km (111 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Swansea and Swanage by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Swansea to Swanage is to drive which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx £45 ($53).

The cheapest way to travel between Swansea and Swanage, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £17 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Swansea and Swanage. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Swansea to Swanage. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Reading and Bournemouth. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

Great Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Swansea and Swanage. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 4h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Swansea and Swanage. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Swansea to Swanage. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bristol Bus & Coach Station and Bournemouth Station off Holdenhurst Rd. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 35m.

National Express and FlixBus run regular bus services between Swansea and Swanage. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 35m 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 Swanage. We recommend that you take the train to Reading and then to Bournemouth. instead which will take 4h 20m.

The closest major airport to Swanage is Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) which is approximately 21km (13 miles) from Swanage. Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) 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 Swanage. The distance is around 256km (159 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swansea to Swanage is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around £170 ($200).

How do I get from Swansea to Swanage

Compare travel optionsbetween Swansea and Swanage

Transport options from Swansea to Swanage
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 20m
£170($200)
every 3 hours411km (256 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6h 35m
£17($20)
once daily293km (182 miles)
Bus via Cabot Circus7h 10m
£21($25)
once daily312km (194 miles)
Drive
3h 10m
£45($53)
on demand256km (159 miles)

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Airports near Swanage

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

BOH
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
International Airport
Distance
21km (13 miles) from Swanage
SOU
Southampton Airport (SOU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
57km (35 miles) from Swanage
BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
101km (63 miles) from Swanage