How to travel from Wolverhampton to Swansea, United Kingdom

The distance between Wolverhampton and Swansea is around 241km (150 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Wolverhampton 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 Bristol Parkway and then to Swansea.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £80($95)
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2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Swansea.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance241km (150 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wolverhampton and Swansea

There are several options for getting from Wolverhampton to Swansea by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £62 ($73) and will take around 4h 5m. 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 £42 ($50).

The distance between Wolverhampton and Swansea is around 241km (150 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 164km (102 miles)

It takes around 3h 15m to get from Wolverhampton 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 Wolverhampton to Swansea is to drive which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx £42 ($50).

The cheapest way to travel between Wolverhampton and Swansea, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £62 ($73) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Wolverhampton and Swansea. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Wolverhampton to Swansea. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Birmingham New Street and Bristol Parkway. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.

CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales, London Midland and Avanti West Coast run train services between Wolverhampton and Swansea. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 15m, 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 Wolverhampton 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 Wolverhampton to Swansea. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Parkway and then to Swansea. instead which will take 3h 15m.

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 Wolverhampton and Swansea. The distance is around 241km (150 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 Wolverhampton to Swansea is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around £80 ($95).

How do I get from Wolverhampton to Swansea

Compare travel optionsbetween Wolverhampton and Swansea

Transport options from Wolverhampton to Swansea
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 2 similar
3h 15m
£80($95)
hourly282km (175 miles)
Train via Hereford4h 5m
£62($73)
every 3 hours269km (167 miles)
Train via Shrewsbury4h 50m
£78($90)
hourly242km (150 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
£42($50)
on demand241km (150 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