There are 5 ways to get from Swansea to Plymouth by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Plymouthtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
4h 47m£106–176Bus via Bristol Airport (BRS)
cheapest- Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Bristol Airportbus Uk910
- Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Fal
6h 15m£24–39Drive 186.8 mi
- Drive from Swansea to Plymouthcar 186.8 mi
3h 16m£46–66Train via Cardiff
- Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain Swansea - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Plymouthtrain Cardiff Central - Plymouth / ...
5h 42m£93–178Bus
- Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bus Stationbus 202 / ...
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Uk087 / ...
7h£24–99
Swansea to Plymouth by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Plymouth is to bus via Bristol Airport (BRS) which costs £23 - £40 and takes 6h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Swansea to Plymouth is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs £45 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Plymouth station. However, there are services departing from Swansea City Bus Station and arriving at Plymouth Coach Station via Public Transport Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Plymouth via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
The distance between Swansea and Plymouth is 212 miles. The road distance is 187.9 miles.
The best way to get from Swansea to Plymouth without a car is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs £100 - £180.
It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Swansea to Plymouth, including transfers.
Swansea to Plymouth bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Swansea City Bus Station.
Swansea to Plymouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.
The best way to get from Swansea to Plymouth is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs £100 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus via Bristol Airport (BRS), which costs £23 - £40 and takes 6h 15m.
What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Plymouth, England?
You can take a train from Swansea to Plymouth via Bristol Parkway in around 4h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Station via Bristol Airport and Public Transport Interchange in around 6h 15m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swansea to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swansea to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £75–140
- 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
- £70–110
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Swansea to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
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
- £10–18
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Public Transport Interchange to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
Bus from Public Transport Interchange to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–8
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–40
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £23–60
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Swansea to Plymouth bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Airport station.
Swansea to Plymouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Plymouth is 188 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Swansea to Plymouth.
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