What is the cheapest way to get from Swansea to Bournemouth?

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Bournemouth is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Swansea to Bournemouth?

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Bournemouth is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Bournemouth station. However, there are services departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B and arriving at Bournemouth Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Swansea and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Bournemouth via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

How far is it from Swansea to Bournemouth?

The distance between Swansea and Bournemouth is 231 miles. The road distance is 149.6 miles.

How do I travel from Swansea to Bournemouth without a car?

The best way to get from Swansea to Bournemouth without a car is to train via Reading which takes 4h 35m and costs £110 - £200.

How long does it take to get from Swansea to Bournemouth?

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Swansea to Bournemouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Bournemouth bus from?

Swansea to Bournemouth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand B.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Bournemouth train from?

Swansea to Bournemouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.

Train or bus from Swansea to Bournemouth?

The best way to get from Swansea to Bournemouth is to train via Reading which takes 4h 35m and costs £110 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £130 and takes 7h 15m.

Where does the Swansea to Bournemouth bus arrive?

Swansea to Bournemouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Swansea to Bournemouth train arrive?

Swansea to Bournemouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Swansea to Bournemouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Bournemouth is 150 miles. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Swansea to Bournemouth.

How do I get a train ticket from Swansea to Bournemouth?

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Train via Reading
best
1. Take the train from Swansea to Readingtrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
4h 35m
£110–191
Drive 148.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Swansea to Bournemouthcar 148.7 mi
3h 20m
£37–53
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Newport Train Stationbus Uk940 / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Salisburytrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
6h 51m
£48–87
Train
1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
5h 16m
£79–166
Bus
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
7h 15m
£51–125

Swansea to Bournemouth by train

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Distance: 229.4 mi
Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Bournemouth, England?

You can take a train from Swansea to Bournemouth via Reading in around 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bournemouth Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 15m.

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