There are 5 ways to get from Southampton to Mumbles by train, bus, or car
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Train via Reading
best- Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Reading to Swanseatrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
4h 22m£92–156Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cp1
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 201 / ...
5h 11m£29–48Drive 152.7 mi
- Drive from Southampton to Mumblescar 152.7 mi
3h 26m£38–55Train
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Centraltrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Swanseatrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
4h 36m£70–127Train, bus
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Newport (S Wales)train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the bus from Newport Train Station to Swansea City Bus Stationbus Uk910 / ...
5h 41m£53–91
Southampton to Mumbles by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Mumbles is to bus which costs £29 - £50 and takes 5h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Southampton to Mumbles is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Mumbles. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Newton Road via Sophia Gardens and Swansea Bus Station Stand W. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Mumbles. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Swansea via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
The distance between Southampton and Mumbles is 207 miles. The road distance is 153.6 miles.
The best way to get from Southampton to Mumbles without a car is to train via Reading which takes 4h 22m and costs £90 - £160.
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Southampton to Mumbles, including transfers.
Southampton to Mumbles bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.
Southampton to Mumbles train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Southampton Central station.
The best way to get from Southampton to Mumbles is to train via Reading which takes 4h 22m and costs £90 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £50 and takes 5h 11m.
What companies run services between Southampton, England and Mumbles, Wales?
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Newton Road via Reading, Swansea, Swansea station, Swansea Bus Station Stand M, and Swansea Bus Station Stand W in around 4h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Newton Road via Sophia Gardens, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, and Swansea Bus Station Stand W in around 5h 11m.
Train from Southampton Central to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–120
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Southampton Central to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–25
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- 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
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Newport Train Station to Swansea City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Southampton to Mumbles bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Southampton to Mumbles train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.
Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Mumbles is 154 miles. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Southampton to Mumbles.
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