There are 5 ways to get from Swansea to The Lizard 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 Plymouth
best- Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Plymouthtrain
- Take the train from Plymouth to Redruthtrain
7h 8m£194–299Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bus Stationbus 202 / ...
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Trurobus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Traboe Crossbus 36
11h 26m£33–70Drive 248.8 mi
- Drive from Swansea to The Lizardcar 248.8 mi
4h 42m£62–89Train
- Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Redruthtrain Edinburgh - Penzance / ...
9h 21m£124–195Train, bus
- Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Trurotrain
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Traboe Crossbus 36
10h 23m£111–210
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Swansea to The Lizard is to bus which costs £30 - £75 and takes 11h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Swansea to The Lizard is to drive which takes 4h 42m and costs £60 - £90.
No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to The Lizard. However, there are services departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B and arriving at Traboe Cross via Bristol Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Swansea to The Lizard. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Redruth via Bristol Parkway and Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
The distance between Swansea and The Lizard is 292 miles. The road distance is 250.3 miles.
The best way to get from Swansea to The Lizard without a car is to train via Plymouth which takes 7h 8m and costs £190 - £300.
It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Swansea to The Lizard, including transfers.
Swansea to The Lizard bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand B.
Swansea to The Lizard train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.
The best way to get from Swansea to The Lizard is to train via Plymouth which takes 7h 8m and costs £190 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 11h 26m.
What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and The Lizard, England?
You can take a train from Swansea to The Lizard via Bristol Parkway, Plymouth, and Redruth in around 7h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to The Lizard via Bristol Bus Station, Bus Station, and Traboe Cross in around 11h 26m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- 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 Plymouth to Redruth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–50
- 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 Swansea to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Truro
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £90–170
- 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
- £55–90
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Plymouth to Redruth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £27–40
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Parkway to Redruth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £85–130
- Website
- Cross Country
- 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
- 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 Bristol Bus Station to Truro
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- 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
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Truro
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £20–30
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 0808 196 2632
- [email protected]
- Website
- Go Cornwall Bus
Bus from Bus Station to Traboe Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Go Cornwall Bus
- Single
- £3
Bus from Bus Station to Traboe Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Go Cornwall Bus
- Single
- £3
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Booking & Getting There
Swansea to The Lizard bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Swansea to The Lizard train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to The Lizard is 250 miles. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Swansea to The Lizard.
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