There are 5 ways to get from Swansea to Bodmin by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Plymouthtrain
- Take the train from Plymouth to Bodmin Parkwaytrain
6h 14m£119–190Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bus Stationbus 202 / ...
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus
- Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Dennison Road Car Parkbus 504 / ...
8h 45m£27–115Drive 201.7 mi
- Drive from Swansea to Bodmincar 201.7 mi
3h 44m£49–71Train via Cardiff
- Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain Swansea - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bodmin Parkwaytrain Cardiff Central - Penzance
7h 11m£106–200Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9 to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2bus X2
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bodmin Parkwaytrain Cardiff Central - Penzance
8h 42m£94–169
Swansea to Bodmin by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Bodmin is to bus which costs £26 - £120 and takes 8h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Swansea to Bodmin is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs £45 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Bodmin. However, there are services departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B and arriving at Dennison Road Car Park via Bristol Bus Station and Plymouth Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Bodmin. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Bodmin Parkway via Bristol Parkway and Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
The distance between Swansea and Bodmin is 244 miles. The road distance is 202.9 miles.
The best way to get from Swansea to Bodmin without a car is to train which takes 6h 14m and costs £110 - £190.
It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Swansea to Bodmin, including transfers.
Swansea to Bodmin bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand B.
Swansea to Bodmin train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.
The best way to get from Swansea to Bodmin is to train which takes 6h 14m and costs £110 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £120 and takes 8h 45m.
What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Bodmin, England?
You can take a train from Swansea to The Shire House Mount Folly via Bristol Parkway, Plymouth, Bodmin Parkway, and Bodmin Parkway Station in around 6h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Dennison Road Car Park via Bristol Bus Station and Plymouth Coach Station in around 8h 45m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swansea to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Bodmin Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–22
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swansea to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Bodmin Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £85–160
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Bodmin Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £85–160
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Parkway to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–100
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Plymouth to Bodmin Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Swansea to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–45
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £23–60
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Dennison Road Car Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–15
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–15
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9 to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
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More Questions & Answers
Swansea to Bodmin bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Swansea to Bodmin train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Bodmin is 203 miles. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Swansea to Bodmin.
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