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

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Bristol is to bus which costs £9 - £22 and takes 2h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Bristol is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs £19 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Bristol?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B station and arriving at Bus Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Swansea and Bristol?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Swansea and arriving at Bristol Temple Meads. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 51m.

How far is it from Swansea to Bristol?

The distance between Swansea and Bristol is 85 miles. The road distance is 79.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swansea to Bristol without a car is to train via Bristol Parkway which takes 1h 50m and costs £35 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 1h 50m to get from Swansea to Bristol, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Bristol bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Swansea to Bristol train from?

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

Train or bus from Swansea to Bristol?

The best way to get from Swansea to Bristol is to train via Bristol Parkway which takes 1h 50m and costs £35 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £22 and takes 2h 30m.

Where does the Swansea to Bristol bus arrive?

Swansea to Bristol bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Swansea to Bristol train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Swansea to Bristol?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Bristol is 79 miles. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Swansea to Bristol.

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

Book your Swansea to Bristol train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Swansea to Bristol?

Book your Swansea to Bristol bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bristol?

There are 2553+ hotels available in Bristol.

Swansea to Bristol - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Swansea to Bristol by train, bus, or car

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Train via Bristol Parkway
best
1. Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
1h 50m
£35–64
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bus Stationbus 202 / ...
2h 30m
£9–22
Drive 78.9 mi
1. Drive from Swansea to Bristolcar 78.9 mi
1h 29m
£20–29
Train
1. Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Carmarthen - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
1h 51m
£28–65
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
2h 2m
£27–63

Swansea to Bristol by train

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Distance: 84.4 mi
Duration: 1h 50m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Swansea to Bristol Parkway hourly. Tickets cost £30–60 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £12–22 and the journey takes 2h 30m. FlixBus also services this route every 4 hours.

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