There are 5 ways to get from Bideford to Swansea by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain
6h 4m£78–158Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to Bus Stationbus 105
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 202 / ...
6h 56m£24–46Drive 168.8 mi
- Drive from Bideford to Swanseacar 168.8 mi
3h 1m£42–61Train via Cardiff
- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Swanseatrain
6h 54m£79–158Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bideford Quay to Railway Stationbus 317
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 1 to Sainsbury's Quay Paradebus X1
9h 35m£57–104
Bideford to Swansea by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bideford to Swansea is to bus which costs £23 - £50 and takes 6h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Bideford to Swansea is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Bideford to Swansea station. However, there are services departing from Victoria Park Coach Stop and arriving at Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Bideford to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Swansea via Exeter St Davids and Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
The distance between Bideford and Swansea is 208 miles. The road distance is 169.8 miles.
The best way to get from Bideford to Swansea without a car is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs £75 - £160.
It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Bideford to Swansea, including transfers.
Bideford to Swansea bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Victoria Park Coach Stop station.
Bideford to Swansea train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
The best way to get from Bideford to Swansea is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs £75 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £50 and takes 6h 56m.
What companies run services between Bideford, England and Swansea, Wales?
You can take a bus from Kingsley Road to Swansea via Opposite Station Entrance, Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids, and Bristol Parkway in around 6h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Bus Station in around 6h 56m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £14–26
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Bideford to Swansea bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Bideford to Swansea train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bideford to Swansea is 170 miles. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Bideford to Swansea.
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