There are 5 ways to get from Swansea University to Derby by train, bus, or car
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Train via Bristol
best- Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Derbytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
5h 20m£83–147Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Sophia Gardensbus 202 / ...
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Cp2
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
8h£34–69Drive 161.3 mi
- Drive from Swansea University to Derbycar 161.3 mi
3h 36m£40–58Bus, train
- Take the bus from Swansea University to Port Talbot Parkway 4bus X1
- Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Derbytrain
5h 38m£77–128Train
- Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to Crewetrain Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Crewe to Derbytrain Crewe - Lincoln Central / ...
7h 14m£80–133
Swansea University to Derby by foot, bus, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Swansea University to Derby is to bus which costs £30 - £70 and takes 8h.
The fastest way to get from Swansea University to Derby is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Swansea University to Derby station. However, there are services departing from Swansea University and arriving at Bus Station via Swansea Bus Station Stand B, Sophia Gardens and St Margaret's Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
No, there is no direct train from Swansea University to Derby. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Derby via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
The distance between Swansea University and Derby is 205 miles. The road distance is 162.3 miles.
The best way to get from Swansea University to Derby without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 5h 20m and costs £80 - £150.
It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Swansea University to Derby, including transfers.
Swansea University to Derby bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand B.
Swansea University to Derby train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.
The best way to get from Swansea University to Derby is to train via Bristol which takes 5h 20m and costs £80 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £70 and takes 8h.
What companies run services between Swansea University, Wales and Derby, England?
You can take a vehicle from Swansea University to Derby via Swansea University, Swansea Bus Station Stand Q, Swansea, and Bristol Parkway in around 5h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Swansea University to Bus Station via Swansea University, Swansea Bus Station Stand Q, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, Sophia Gardens, and St Margaret's Bus Station in around 8h.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swansea to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Port Talbot Parkway to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Parkway to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–80
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–90
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Port Talbot Parkway to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Port Talbot Parkway to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £55–95
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Crewe to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £21–40
- Website
- National Express
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 01509 815637
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kinchbus
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- Kinchbus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to 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 Swansea University to Port Talbot Parkway 4
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
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Booking & Getting There
Swansea University to Derby bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Swansea University to Derby train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swansea University to Derby is 162 miles. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Swansea University to Derby.
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