There are 6 ways to get from Swansea to Dorset by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Southampton
best- Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Centraltrain
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Moreton (Dorset)train
6h 33m£92–182Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bus Stationbus 202 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus G18
- Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to South Stationbus G30
8h 24m£19–40Bus, train
- Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Bristol Airportbus Uk910
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain Gloucester - Weymouth / ...
8h 23m£47–84Drive 138.6 mi
- Drive from Swansea to Dorsetcar 138.6 mi
3h 7m£35–50Train
- Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Weymouthtrain Gloucester - Weymouth / ...
7h 1m£68–129Train #2
- Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Westbury (Wilts)train
- Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Weymouthtrain
7h 33m£68–133
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Dorset is to bus which costs £19 - £45 and takes 8h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Swansea to Dorset is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Bus Station, Glastonbury Festival Coach Park and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Moreton (Dorset) via Cardiff Central and Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
The distance between Swansea and Dorset is 217 miles. The road distance is 139.4 miles.
The best way to get from Swansea to Dorset without a car is to train via Southampton which takes 6h 33m and costs £90 - £190.
It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Swansea to Dorset, including transfers.
Swansea to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand B.
Swansea to Dorset train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Swansea station.
The best way to get from Swansea to Dorset is to train via Southampton which takes 6h 33m and costs £90 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £45 and takes 8h 24m.
What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Dorset, England?
You can take a train from Swansea to Dorset via Cardiff Central, Southampton Central, and Moreton (Dorset) in around 6h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Bus Station, Glastonbury Festival Coach Park, and South Station in around 8h 24m.
- 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)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- 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 Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- 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 Bristol Parkway to Weymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- 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 Westbury (Wilts)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–50
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Westbury (Wilts) to Weymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Southampton Central to Moreton (Dorset)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–40
- Website
- South Western Railway
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Bristol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–16
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–15
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Glastonbury Festival Coach Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–7
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Swansea to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Swansea to Dorset train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Dorset is 139 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Swansea to Dorset.
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