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

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Southampton is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Southampton is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Southampton?

No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Southampton station. However, there are services departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B and arriving at Coach Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Swansea and Southampton?

No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Southampton Central via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.

How far is it from Swansea to Southampton?

The distance between Swansea and Southampton is 202 miles. The road distance is 149.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swansea to Southampton without a car is to train via Reading which takes 4h 3m and costs £95 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Swansea to Southampton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Southampton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Swansea to Southampton train from?

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

Train or bus from Swansea to Southampton?

The best way to get from Swansea to Southampton is to train via Reading which takes 4h 3m and costs £95 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 6h 27m.

Where does the Swansea to Southampton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Swansea to Southampton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Swansea to Southampton?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Southampton is 149 miles. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Swansea to Southampton.

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

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

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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 Southampton Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
4h 3m
£95–171
Drive 148.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Swansea to Southamptoncar 148.2 mi
3h 18m
£37–53
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 Coach Stationbus 032
6h 27m
£46–110
Train
1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain Swansea - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Centraltrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
4h 31m
£68–139
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 Southampton Centraltrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
5h
£52–101

Swansea to Southampton by train

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Distance: 200.8 mi
Duration: 4h 3m

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

You can take a train from Swansea to Southampton Central via Reading in around 4h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Coach Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 6h 27m.

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