There are 5 ways to get from Nottingham to Swansea 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
best- Take the train from Nottingham to Newport (S Wales)train Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Swanseatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
4h 30m£35–195Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 150 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 111 / ...
7h£30–69Drive 171.9 mi
- Drive from Nottingham to Swanseacar 171.9 mi
3h 43m£43–61Train via Bristol
- Take the train from Derby to Bristol Parkwaytrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
4h 56m£50–171Train via Crewe
- Take the train from Nottingham to Crewetrain Lincoln Central - Crewe / ...
- Take the train from Crewe to Swanseatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
6h 23m£42–128
Nottingham to Swansea by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Swansea is to bus which costs £29 - £70 and takes 7h.
The fastest way to get from Nottingham to Swansea is to drive which takes 3h 43m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Nottingham station to Swansea station. However, there are services departing from Broad Marsh Bus Station and arriving at Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Nottingham and arriving at Swansea via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
The distance between Nottingham and Swansea is 211 miles. The road distance is 172.9 miles.
The best way to get from Nottingham to Swansea without a car is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs £35 - £200.
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Nottingham to Swansea, including transfers.
Nottingham to Swansea bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Broad Marsh Bus Station.
Nottingham to Swansea train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Nottingham station.
The best way to get from Nottingham to Swansea is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs £35 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £70 and takes 7h.
What companies run services between Nottingham, England and Swansea, Wales?
You can take a train from Nottingham to Swansea via Newport (S Wales) in around 4h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h.
Train from Nottingham to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £26–180
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Derby to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–110
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–23
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Crewe to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–95
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–23
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Parkway to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–50
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Nottingham to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–35
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–25
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Nottingham to Swansea bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Nottingham to Swansea train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Newport (S Wales) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nottingham to Swansea is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Nottingham to Swansea.
Book your Nottingham to Swansea train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Nottingham to Swansea bus tickets online with Omio.
There are 1215+ hotels available in Swansea.



























