There are 5 ways to get from Swansea to Ferndown by train, bus, or car
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Train via Reading
best- Take the train from Swansea to Readingtrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
5h 20m£99–170Drive 140.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Swansea to Ferndowncar 140.3 mi
3h 14m£35–51Bus, train
- Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Newport Train Stationbus Uk940 / ...
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Salisburytrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
6h 48m£42–75Train
- Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Salisburytrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
6h£57–110Bus
- Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 201 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035 / ...
7h 34m£41–67
Swansea to Ferndown by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Ferndown is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Swansea to Ferndown is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Ferndown. However, there are services departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B and arriving at Church Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Ferndown. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Bournemouth via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
The distance between Swansea and Ferndown is 238 miles. The road distance is 141.1 miles.
The best way to get from Swansea to Ferndown without a car is to train via Reading which takes 5h 20m and costs £95 - £170.
It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Swansea to Ferndown, including transfers.
Swansea to Ferndown bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand B.
Swansea to Ferndown train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.
The best way to get from Swansea to Ferndown is to train via Reading which takes 5h 20m and costs £95 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 7h 34m.
What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Ferndown, England?
You can take a train from Swansea to Church Road via Reading, Bournemouth, and Bournemouth Station in around 5h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Church Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station in around 7h 34m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swansea to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–120
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Salisbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- 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 Salisbury
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
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 Newport Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Swansea to Ferndown bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Swansea to Ferndown train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Ferndown is 141 miles. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Swansea to Ferndown.
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