There are 5 ways to get from Nottingham to Swansea by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Nottingham to Newport (S Wales)train Nottingham - Cardiff Central
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Swanseatrain Bristol Temple Meads - Haverfordwest / ...
4h 35m£87–144Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cp2
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 201 / ...
6h 13m£32–55Drive 184 mi
- Drive from Nottingham to Swanseacar 184 mi
3h 13m£46–66Train via Bristol
- Take the train from Derby to Bristol Parkwaytrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
5h 1m£92–155Train via Crewe
- Take the train from Nottingham to Crewetrain Lincoln Central - Crewe / ...
- Take the train from Crewe to Swanseatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
6h 18m£90–142
Nottingham to Swansea by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Swansea is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 6h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Nottingham to Swansea is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs £45 - £70.
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 Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
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 35m.
The distance between Nottingham and Swansea is 211 miles. The road distance is 185.1 miles.
The best way to get from Nottingham to Swansea without a car is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs £85 - £150.
It takes approximately 4h 35m 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 35m and costs £85 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 6h 13m.
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 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Sophia Gardens in around 6h 13m.
Train from Nottingham to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £65–100
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Derby to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Crewe to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £60–100
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- 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
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Nottingham to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–45
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Nottingham to Swansea bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens 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 185 miles. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Nottingham to Swansea.
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