How to travel from Wrexham to Swansea, United Kingdom

The distance between Wrexham and Swansea is around 213km (132 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 50m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Wrexham 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 via Cardiff Central

Take the train to Cardiff Central and then to Swansea.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £95($110)
Operated by

Transport for Wales

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Swansea.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Distance213km (132 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wrexham and Swansea

There are several options for getting from Wrexham to Swansea by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £95 ($110) and will take around 3h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £37 ($44).

The distance between Wrexham and Swansea is around 213km (132 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 171km (106 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Wrexham and Swansea by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Wrexham to Swansea is to drive which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx £37 ($44).

The cheapest way to travel between Wrexham and Swansea, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £95 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Wrexham and Swansea. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Wrexham and Swansea with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 3h 40m.

Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway run train services between Wrexham and Swansea. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 3h 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 Wrexham and Swansea. We recommend that you drive to Swansea. instead which will take 2h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Wrexham to Swansea. We recommend that you take the train to Swansea. instead which will take 3h 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 Wrexham and Swansea. The distance is around 213km (132 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wrexham to Swansea is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around £95 ($110).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Wrexham and Swansea

Transport options from Wrexham to Swansea
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Cardiff Central + 1 similar
3h 25m
£95($110)
every 4 hours291km (181 miles)
Train3h 40m
£95($110)
twice daily291km (181 miles)
Drive
2h 50m
£37($44)
on demand213km (132 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