There are 3 ways to get from Swansea University to Southampton by train, car, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Swansea to Readingtrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from Reading to Southampton Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
5h£93–173Drive 149.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Swansea University to Southamptoncar 149.7 mi
3h 20m£37–53Bus, train
- Take the bus from Swansea University to Port Talbot Parkway Stand 4bus X1
- Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Centraltrain
5h 17m£66–130
Swansea University to Southampton by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Swansea University to Southampton is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Swansea University to Southampton is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct train from Swansea University to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Southampton Central via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
The distance between Swansea University and Southampton is 205 miles. The road distance is 150.5 miles.
The best way to get from Swansea University to Southampton without a car is to train which takes 5h and costs £90 - £180.
It takes approximately 5h to get from Swansea University to Southampton, including transfers.
Swansea University to Southampton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.
Swansea University to Southampton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swansea University to Southampton is 151 miles. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Swansea University to Southampton.
There are 2045+ hotels available in Southampton.
What companies run services between Swansea University, Wales and Southampton, England?
You can take a vehicle from Swansea University to Southampton Central via Swansea University, Swansea Bus Station Stand Q, Swansea, and Reading in around 5h.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Swansea to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–130
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Port Talbot Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–27
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–100
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Reading to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Port Talbot Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Swansea University to Port Talbot Parkway Stand 4
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/south-west-wales
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