There are 5 ways to get from Bristol to Swansea by train, bus, rideshare, 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 Stapleton Road to Swanseatrain Bristol Temple Meads - Milford Haven / ...
1h 47m£27–45Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Bristol to Swansea78.5 mi
1h 46m£4–10Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 202 / ...
2h 25m£9–21Train via Bristol Parkway
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2h 10m£32–64Drive 78.2 mi
- Drive from Bristol to Swanseacar 78.2 mi
1h 29m£20–29
Bristol to Swansea by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Swansea is to rideshare which costs £4 - £10 and takes 1h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Bristol to Swansea is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs £19 - £29.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bus Station station and arriving at Swansea Bus Station Stand B station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Stapleton Road and arriving at Swansea. Services depart every four hours, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 1h 47m.
The distance between Bristol and Swansea is 82 miles. The road distance is 78.6 miles.
The best way to get from Bristol to Swansea without a car is to train which takes 1h 47m and costs £27 - £45.
The train from Stapleton Road to Swansea takes 1h 47m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Bristol to Swansea bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Bristol to Swansea train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Stapleton Road station.
The best way to get from Bristol to Swansea is to train which takes 1h 47m and costs £27 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £21 and takes 2h 25m.
What companies run services between Bristol, England and Swansea, Wales?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Stapleton Road to Swansea every 4 hours. Tickets cost £27–45 and the journey takes 1h 47m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand B hourly. Tickets cost £12–21 and the journey takes 2h 25m. FlixBus also services this route every 4 hours.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Stapleton Road to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- 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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- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Bristol to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £4–10
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Bristol to Swansea bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Swansea Bus Station Stand B.
Bristol to Swansea train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Swansea station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Swansea is 79 miles. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Bristol to Swansea.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Bristol and Swansea. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.