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.
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.
👋 Also check out Swansea → Wrexham if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Cardiff Central and then to Swansea.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train via Cardiff Central + 1 similar | 3h 25m | £95($110) | every 4 hours | 291km (181 miles) |
Train | 3h 40m | £95($110) | twice daily | 291km (181 miles) |
Drive | 2h 50m | £37($44) | on demand | 213km (132 miles) |
Transport for Wales
The following major airports near Swansea offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.