How to travel from Winchester to Swansea, United Kingdom

The distance between Winchester and Swansea is around 250km (155 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 40m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Winchester to Swansea by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out SwanseaWinchester if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Reading and then to Swansea.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £89($105)
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Train to Bournemouth, Bus

Take the train to Bournemouth then take the bus to Swansea Quadrant Bus Station.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £39($46)
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Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Swansea.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance250km (155 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Winchester and Swansea

There are several options for getting from Winchester to Swansea by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £39 ($46) and will take around 4hrs. 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 Winchester and Swansea is around 250km (155 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 193km (120 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Winchester and Swansea by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Winchester to Swansea is to drive which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx £44 ($52).

The cheapest way to travel between Winchester and Swansea, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £39 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Winchester and Swansea. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Winchester to Swansea. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Reading. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.

CrossCountry, Great Western Railway and Transport for Wales run train services between Winchester and Swansea. Trains depart every 4 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.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Winchester and Swansea. We recommend that you drive to Swansea. instead which will take 2h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Winchester to Swansea. We recommend that you take the train to Reading and then to Swansea. instead which will take 2h 55m.

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 Winchester and Swansea. The distance is around 250km (155 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 Winchester to Swansea is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around £89 ($105).

How do I get from Winchester to Swansea

Compare travel optionsbetween Winchester and Swansea

Transport options from Winchester to Swansea
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 55m
£89($105)
every 4 hours303km (188 miles)
Train via Cardiff Central3h 45m
£87($105)
hourly278km (173 miles)
Train to Bournemouth, Bus + 1 similar
4hrs
£39($46)
twice daily326km (203 miles)
Train and Bus4h 20m
£41($48)
twice daily303km (188 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
£44($52)
on demand250km (155 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