There are 4 ways to get from Cornwall to Swansea by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Par to Plymouthtrain
- Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain
6h 24m£101–205Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 805
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 202 / ...
8h 37m£40–118Drive 207.4 mi
- Drive from Cornwall to Swanseacar 207.4 mi
3h 50m£52–75Train via Cardiff
- Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain Penzance - Cardiff Central
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Swanseatrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
6h 50m£98–188
Cornwall to Swansea by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cornwall to Swansea is to bus which costs £40 - £120 and takes 8h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Cornwall to Swansea is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Cornwall to Swansea station. However, there are services departing from Bowling Green Turn and arriving at Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Cornwall to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Luxulyan and arriving at Swansea via Par, Plymouth and Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
The distance between Cornwall and Swansea is 251 miles. The road distance is 208.6 miles.
The best way to get from Cornwall to Swansea without a car is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs £100 - £210.
It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Cornwall to Swansea, including transfers.
Cornwall to Swansea bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Cornwall to Swansea train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Par station.
The best way to get from Cornwall to Swansea is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs £100 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £120 and takes 8h 37m.
What companies run services between Cornwall, England and Swansea, Wales?
You can take a train from Luxulyan to Swansea via Par, Plymouth, and Bristol Parkway in around 6h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bowling Green Turn to Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Bus Station and Bus Station in around 8h 37m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Par to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–27
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bodmin Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £80–150
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £29–75
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–40
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Cornwall to Swansea bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Cornwall to Swansea train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Plymouth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cornwall to Swansea is 209 miles. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Cornwall to Swansea.
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