There are 5 ways to get from Lincoln to Swansea by train, bus, 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 Lincoln Central to Derbytrain
- Take the train from Derby to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain
6h 4m£125–202Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rail Station Car Park to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 151
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 111 / ...
9h£48–122Drive 219 mi
- Drive from Lincoln to Swanseacar 219 mi
3h 56m£54–77Train via Newport
- Take the train from Lincoln Central to Nottinghamtrain
- Take the train from Nottingham to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Swanseatrain
6h 23m£120–195Train #2
- Take the train from Lincoln Central to Crewetrain Lincoln Central - Crewe
- Take the train from Crewe to Swanseatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
7h 34m£121–205
Lincoln to Swansea by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lincoln to Swansea is to bus which costs £45 - £130 and takes 9h.
The fastest way to get from Lincoln to Swansea is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Lincoln station to Swansea station. However, there are services departing from Rail Station Car Park and arriving at Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.
No, there is no direct train from Lincoln to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Lincoln Central and arriving at Swansea via Derby and Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
The distance between Lincoln and Swansea is 254 miles. The road distance is 220.3 miles.
The best way to get from Lincoln to Swansea without a car is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs £120 - £210.
It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Lincoln to Swansea, including transfers.
Lincoln to Swansea bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station Car Park.
Lincoln to Swansea train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Lincoln Central station.
The best way to get from Lincoln to Swansea is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs £120 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £130 and takes 9h.
What companies run services between Lincoln, England and Swansea, Wales?
You can take a train from Lincoln Central to Swansea via Derby and Bristol Parkway in around 6h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rail Station Car Park to Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Birmingham Coach Station in around 9h.
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Lincoln Central to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Lincoln Central to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–26
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Lincoln Central to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–75
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Derby to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–95
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Nottingham to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £80–120
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Bristol Parkway to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–50
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Crewe to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £70–130
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Rail Station Car Park to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £18–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–80
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Lincoln to Swansea bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Lincoln to Swansea train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Derby station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lincoln to Swansea is 220 miles. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Lincoln to Swansea.
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