There are 5 ways to get from Falmouth to Swansea by train, bus, or car
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Train via Plymouth
best- Take the train from Truro to Plymouthtrain
- Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain
6h 55m£118–244Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Falmouth University and University of Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk049
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 202 / ...
9h 45m£34–83Drive 236.2 mi
- Drive from Falmouth to Swanseacar 236.2 mi
4h 25m£58–83Train
- Take the train from Truro to Cardiff Centraltrain Penzance - Cardiff Central
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Swanseatrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
7h 57m£116–233Bus, train
- Take the bus from Argos to Interchangebus 404
- Take the train from Weston-super-Mare to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Swanseatrain
10h 8m£78–173
Falmouth to Swansea by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Falmouth to Swansea is to bus which costs £30 - £85 and takes 9h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Falmouth to Swansea is to drive which takes 4h 25m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Falmouth to Swansea station. However, there are services departing from The Moor A and arriving at Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Falmouth University and University of Exeter and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Falmouth to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Penmere and arriving at Swansea via Truro, Plymouth and Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
The distance between Falmouth and Swansea is 276 miles. The road distance is 237.6 miles.
The best way to get from Falmouth to Swansea without a car is to train via Plymouth which takes 6h 55m and costs £110 - £250.
It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Falmouth to Swansea, including transfers.
Falmouth to Swansea bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Falmouth University and University of Exeter station.
Falmouth to Swansea train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Truro station.
The best way to get from Falmouth to Swansea is to train via Plymouth which takes 6h 55m and costs £110 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £85 and takes 9h 45m.
What companies run services between Falmouth, England and Swansea, Wales?
You can take a train from Penmere to Swansea via Truro, Plymouth, and Bristol Parkway in around 6h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Moor A to Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Falmouth University and University of Exeter and Bus Station in around 9h 45m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Truro to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £55–120
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Parkway to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Truro to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £95–190
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Weston-super-Mare to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–50
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Truro to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £29–45
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Falmouth University and University of Exeter to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £21–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Argos to Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £35–85
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Falmouth to Swansea bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.
Falmouth to Swansea train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Plymouth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Falmouth to Swansea is 238 miles. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Falmouth to Swansea.
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