How to travel from Truro to Swansea, United Kingdom

The distance between Truro and Swansea is around 376km (233 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 55m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Truro to Swansea 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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Train

Take the train to Cardiff Central and then to Swansea.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £110($130)
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Drive

Drive to Swansea.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Distance376km (233 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Truro and Swansea

There are several options for getting from Truro to Swansea by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £110 ($130) and will take around 5h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £65 ($77).

The distance between Truro and Swansea is around 376km (233 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 170km (105 miles)

It takes around 5h 40m to get from Truro and Swansea by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Truro to Swansea is to drive which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx £65 ($77).

The cheapest way to travel between Truro and Swansea, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £110 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Truro and Swansea. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Truro to Swansea. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Cardiff Central. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.

Great Western Railway and Transport for Wales run train services between Truro and Swansea. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Truro and Swansea. We recommend that you drive to Swansea. instead which will take 3h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Truro to Swansea. We recommend that you take the train to Cardiff Central and then to Swansea. instead which will take 5h 40m.

The closest major airport to Swansea is Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) which is approximately 49km (30 miles) from Swansea. Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) and Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) 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 Truro and Swansea. The distance is around 376km (233 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Truro to Swansea is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around £110 ($130).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Truro and Swansea

Transport options from Truro to Swansea
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
5h 40m
£110($130)
every 4 hours425km (264 miles)
Drive
3h 55m
£65($77)
on demand376km (233 miles)

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Airports near Swansea

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

CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
49km (30 miles) from Swansea
BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
89km (56 miles) from Swansea
EXT
Exeter Airport (EXT)
International Airport
Distance
106km (66 miles) from Swansea