There are 5 ways to get from Wolverhampton to Swansea by train, bus, or car
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Train via Bristol
best- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkwaytrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
4h 14m£69–125Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Swansea City Bus Stationbus Uk084
6h 4m£17–26Bus via Cardiff
- Take the bus from Wolverhampton Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cp4
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 201 / ...
5h 23m£24–42Drive 119.3 mi
- Drive from Wolverhampton to Swanseacar 119.3 mi
2h 43m£30–43Train
- Take the train from Wolverhampton to Shrewsburytrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Swanseatrain Shrewsbury - Swansea / ...
5h 34m£49–88
Wolverhampton to Swansea by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wolverhampton to Swansea is to bus which costs £17 - £26 and takes 6h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Wolverhampton to Swansea is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs £29 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Wolverhampton station to Swansea station. However, there are services departing from Wolverhampton Bus Station and arriving at Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Wolverhampton to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Wolverhampton and arriving at Swansea via Birmingham New Street and Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
The distance between Wolverhampton and Swansea is 176 miles. The road distance is 120 miles.
The best way to get from Wolverhampton to Swansea without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 4h 14m and costs £65 - £130.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Wolverhampton to Swansea, including transfers.
Wolverhampton to Swansea bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Wolverhampton Bus Station.
Wolverhampton to Swansea train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
The best way to get from Wolverhampton to Swansea is to train via Bristol which takes 4h 14m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus via Cardiff, which costs £24 - £45 and takes 5h 23m.
What companies run services between Wolverhampton, England and Swansea, Wales?
You can take a train from Wolverhampton to Swansea via Birmingham New Street and Bristol Parkway in around 4h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wolverhampton Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Sophia Gardens in around 5h 23m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Wolverhampton to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–16
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Wolverhampton to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–24
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Wolverhampton Bus Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Swansea Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–12
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Swansea City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £17–26
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Wolverhampton to Swansea bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Wolverhampton to Swansea train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wolverhampton to Swansea is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Wolverhampton to Swansea.
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