There are 3 ways to get from Southampton to Swansea University by train, car, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Reading to Swanseatrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
4h 19m£94–169Drive 149.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Southampton to Swansea Universitycar 149.7 mi
3h 19m£37–53Train, bus
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain
- Take the bus from Port Talbot Parkway Stand 4 to Boating Lakebus X1
4h 58m£68–126
Southampton to Swansea University by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Swansea University is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Southampton to Swansea University is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Swansea University. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Swansea via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
The distance between Southampton and Swansea University is 205 miles. The road distance is 150.6 miles.
The best way to get from Southampton to Swansea University without a car is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs £90 - £170.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Southampton to Swansea University, including transfers.
Southampton to Swansea University train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Swansea University train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.
Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Swansea University is 151 miles. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Southampton to Swansea University.
There are 1338+ hotels available in Swansea University.
What companies run services between Southampton, England and Swansea University, Wales?
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Swansea University via Reading, Swansea, Swansea Bus Station Stand S, and Boating Lake in around 4h 19m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Southampton Central to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Reading to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–130
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–100
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Port Talbot Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–27
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Port Talbot Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Port Talbot Parkway Stand 4 to Boating Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/south-west-wales
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