Rome2Rio

How to get fromCambridge to Swanseaby train, bus, car, or plane

Find Transport to Swansea

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Cambridge to Swansea by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain train Kings Lynn - London Kings Cross / ...
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Swanseatrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
    4h 26m
    £109–197

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to London Heathrow Airportbus bus Uk950
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus bus 201 / ...
    7h 26m
    £38–63

  3. Drive  205.6 mi

    1. Drive from Cambridge to Swanseacar car 205.6 mi
    4h 12m
    £51–74

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane STN - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain train
    7h 37m
    £105–236

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Cambridge to Farringdontrain train Cambridge - Brighton / ...
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Swanseatrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
    4h 47m
    £116–197

  6. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Cambridge to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain train
    3. Take the train from Hereford to Swanseatrain train
    7h 49m
    £106–188

Cambridge to Swansea by train and subway

Calendar144Weekly Services
Duration4h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket£109Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Cambridge to Swansea.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 248 mi
  • Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between Cambridge, England and Swansea, Wales?

You can take a train from Cambridge to Swansea via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 4h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 26m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There