The distance between Swansea and Winchester is around 251km (156 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 40m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Swansea to Winchester 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 Reading and then to Winchester.
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There are several options for getting from Swansea to Winchester by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £87 ($105) and will take around 3h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £44 ($52).
The distance between Swansea and Winchester is around 251km (156 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 193km (120 miles)
It takes around 2h 55m to get from Swansea and Winchester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Swansea to Winchester is to drive which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx £44 ($52).
The cheapest way to travel between Swansea and Winchester, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £87 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Swansea and Winchester. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Swansea to Winchester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Reading. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.
Great Western Railway, CrossCountry and Transport for Wales run train services between Swansea and Winchester. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 2h 55m, 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 Winchester. We recommend that you drive to Winchester. instead which will take 2h 40m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swansea to Winchester. We recommend that you take the train to Reading and then to Winchester. instead which will take 2h 55m.
The closest major airport to Winchester is Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Winchester. Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) and Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) 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 Winchester. The distance is around 251km (156 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swansea to Winchester is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around £89 ($105).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 55m | £89($105) | every 3 hours | 303km (188 miles) |
Train via Cardiff Central | 3h 45m | £87($105) | hourly | 278km (173 miles) |
Drive | 2h 40m | £44($52) | on demand | 251km (156 miles) |
Transport for Wales
The following major airports near Winchester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.