There are 5 ways to get from Derby to Swansea University by train, bus, or car
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Train via Bristol
best- Take the train from Derby to Bristol Parkwaytrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
4h 26m£88–148Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Sky
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cp2
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 201 / ...
8h 35m£37–69Drive 161.3 mi
- Drive from Derby to Swansea Universitycar 161.3 mi
3h 36m£40–58Train, bus
- Take the train from Derby to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain
- Take the bus from Port Talbot Parkway 4 to Boating Lakebus X1
5h 2m£77–126Train
- Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain Lincoln Central - Crewe / ...
- Take the train from Crewe to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
6h 53m£81–130
Derby to Swansea University by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Derby to Swansea University is to bus which costs £35 - £70 and takes 8h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Derby to Swansea University is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Derby station to Swansea University. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Swansea University Singleton Campus via St Margaret's Bus Station, Sophia Gardens and Swansea Bus Station Stand W. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Derby to Swansea University. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Swansea via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
The distance between Derby and Swansea University is 207 miles. The road distance is 162.3 miles.
The best way to get from Derby to Swansea University without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 4h 26m and costs £85 - £150.
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Derby to Swansea University, including transfers.
Derby to Swansea University bus services, operated by Kinchbus, depart from Bus Station.
Derby to Swansea University train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.
The best way to get from Derby to Swansea University is to train via Bristol which takes 4h 26m and costs £85 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 8h 35m.
What companies run services between Derby, England and Swansea University, Wales?
You can take a train from Derby to Swansea University via Bristol Parkway, Swansea, Swansea Bus Station Stand S, and Boating Lake in around 4h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Swansea University via St Margaret's Bus Station, Sophia Gardens, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, Swansea Bus Station Stand W, and Swansea University Singleton Campus in around 8h 35m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Derby to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Derby to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–90
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Port Talbot Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Port Talbot Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Crewe to Port Talbot Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £55–95
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Derby to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- 01509 815637
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kinchbus
Bus from Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–5
- Website
- Kinchbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–10
- Website
- National Express
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Swansea Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–12
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from Port Talbot Parkway 4 to Boating Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
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Booking & Getting There
Derby to Swansea University bus services, operated by Kinchbus, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.
Derby to Swansea University train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Swansea University is 162 miles. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Derby to Swansea University.
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