How to get from Bristol to Swansea
2 ways, 95 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Thursday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
2 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Drivebest | 2h 25m | £12–15 estimated |
| Taxifastest | 2h 25m | £180–260 estimated |
Departures today
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Bristol to Swansea?
- The fastest way is by taxi: about 2h 25m door to door. The straight-line distance is 95 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Bristol to Swansea?
- Drive is the cheapest, from £12. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- How far is Swansea from Bristol by road?
- About 129 km, roughly 2h 25m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around £12–15; tolls and parking are extra.