There are 5 ways to get from Swansea to Boscastle 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 27m£189–279Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Sophia Gardensbus 202 / ...
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Cp5
- Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Dennison Road Car Parkbus 504 / ...
11h 20m£40–67Drive 198.4 mi
- Drive from Swansea to Boscastlecar 198.4 mi
3h 45m£49–71Train, bus
- Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the bus from Railway Station to The Strandbus 6
10h 1m£76–150Train 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 / ...
10h 5m£101–190
Swansea to Boscastle by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Boscastle is to bus which costs £35 - £70 and takes 11h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Swansea to Boscastle is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs £45 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Boscastle. However, there are services departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B and arriving at Boscastle Bridge via Sophia Gardens, Plymouth Coach Station, Dennison Road Car Park and Clease Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Boscastle. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Bodmin Parkway via Bristol Parkway and Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
The distance between Swansea and Boscastle is 259 miles. The road distance is 199.6 miles.
The best way to get from Swansea to Boscastle without a car is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs £180 - £280.
It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Swansea to Boscastle, including transfers.
Swansea to Boscastle bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand B.
Swansea to Boscastle train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.
The best way to get from Swansea to Boscastle is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs £180 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 11h 20m.
What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Boscastle, England?
You can take a train from Swansea to Boscastle via Bristol Parkway, Plymouth, and Bodmin Parkway in around 6h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Boscastle Bridge via Sophia Gardens, Plymouth Coach Station, Dennison Road Car Park, and Clease Road in around 11h 20m.
- 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 Plymouth to Bodmin Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swansea to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swansea to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Bodmin Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £80–150
- 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
- £55–90
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Plymouth to Bodmin Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £11–18
- 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
- £15–25
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Swansea to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–25
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- 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
- £6–12
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Dennison Road Car Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £4–9
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
Bus from Railway Station to The Strand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
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Booking & Getting There
Swansea to Boscastle bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Swansea to Boscastle train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Boscastle is 200 miles. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Swansea to Boscastle.
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