There are 5 ways to get from Nottingham to Swansea University by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Nottingham to Newport (S Wales)train Nottingham - Cardiff Central
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain Bristol Temple Meads - Milford Haven / ...
5h 25m£84–136Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cp2
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 201 / ...
6h 31m£35–64Drive 185.6 mi
- Drive from Nottingham to Swansea Universitycar 185.6 mi
3h 16m£46–66Train via Bristol
- Take the train from Derby to Bristol Parkwaytrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
5h 33m£95–163Train via Crewe
- Take the train from Nottingham to Crewetrain Lincoln Central - Crewe / ...
- Take the train from Crewe to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
7h 10m£88–140
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Swansea University is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 6h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Nottingham to Swansea University is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Nottingham station to Swansea University. However, there are services departing from Broad Marsh Bus Station and arriving at Boating Lake via Sophia Gardens and Swansea Bus Station Stand S. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Swansea University. However, there are services departing from Nottingham and arriving at Port Talbot Parkway via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
The distance between Nottingham and Swansea University is 212 miles. The road distance is 186.7 miles.
The best way to get from Nottingham to Swansea University without a car is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs £80 - £140.
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Nottingham to Swansea University, including transfers.
Nottingham to Swansea University bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Broad Marsh Bus Station.
Nottingham to Swansea University train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Nottingham station.
The best way to get from Nottingham to Swansea University is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs £80 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 6h 31m.
What companies run services between Nottingham, England and Swansea University, Wales?
You can take a train from Nottingham to Swansea University via Newport (S Wales), Port Talbot Parkway, Port Talbot Parkway 4, and Boating Lake in around 5h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Swansea University via Sophia Gardens, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, Swansea Bus Station Stand S, and Boating Lake in around 6h 31m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Nottingham to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £65–100
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- Cross Country
Train from Derby to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
- 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
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- 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
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Port Talbot Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Nottingham to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–45
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Swansea Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–12
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Nottingham to Swansea University bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Nottingham to Swansea University train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Newport (S Wales) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nottingham to Swansea University is 187 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Nottingham to Swansea University.
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