There are 5 ways to get from Lincoln 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 Lincoln Central to Derbytrain
- Take the train from Derby to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain
6h 11m£107–177Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rail Station Car Park to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 151
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cp2
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 201 / ...
7h 43m£36–66Drive 218.8 mi
- Drive from Lincoln to Swanseacar 218.8 mi
3h 55m£54–78Train via Newport
- Take the train from Lincoln Central to Nottinghamtrain
- Take the train from Nottingham to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Swanseatrain
6h 28m£99–167Train #2
- Take the train from Lincoln Central to Crewetrain Lincoln Central - Crewe
- Take the train from Crewe to Swanseatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
7h 29m£105–164
Lincoln to Swansea by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lincoln to Swansea is to bus which costs £35 - £70 and takes 7h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Lincoln to Swansea is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Lincoln station to Swansea station. However, there are services departing from Rail Station Car Park and arriving at Swansea Bus Station Stand B via St Margaret's Bus Station and Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Lincoln to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Lincoln Central and arriving at Swansea via Derby and Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
The distance between Lincoln and Swansea is 254 miles. The road distance is 220.1 miles.
The best way to get from Lincoln to Swansea without a car is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs £100 - £180.
It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Lincoln to Swansea, including transfers.
Lincoln to Swansea bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station Car Park.
Lincoln to Swansea train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Lincoln Central station.
The best way to get from Lincoln to Swansea is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs £100 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 7h 43m.
What companies run services between Lincoln, England and Swansea, Wales?
You can take a train from Lincoln Central to Swansea via Derby and Bristol Parkway in around 6h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rail Station Car Park to Swansea Bus Station Stand B via St Margaret's Bus Station and Sophia Gardens in around 7h 43m.
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Lincoln Central to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Lincoln Central to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–22
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Lincoln Central to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–65
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Derby to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Nottingham to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £65–100
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- 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)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Rail Station Car Park to St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- National Express
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- 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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Lincoln to Swansea bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.
Lincoln to Swansea train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Derby station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lincoln to Swansea is 220 miles. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Lincoln to Swansea.
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