Bath to Swansea: Road Trip Guide & Distance

70.1 miles 112.8 km · straight line
91.8 miles actual route 147.8 km · driving distance
2h 0min estimated drive time
£14 - £17 estimated fuel cost
~38min flight time · usually no direct flights
284° WNW bearing direction

How far is Bath from Swansea?

The distance from Bath to Swansea is 70.1 miles (112.8 km) as the crow flies. Swansea is located WNW of Bath. By car, the driving distance is approximately 91.8 miles, taking about 2h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 38min. Both are located in United Kingdom.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bath and Swansea. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Bath to Swansea

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 0min £14 - £17 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 24min $7–$14* Budget
Train ~1h 54min $11–$32* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bath & Swansea

Quick Facts

Bath
51.38°N, 2.36°W
Europe/London
18m elevation
Swansea
51.62°N, 3.94°W
Europe/London
18m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 23 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 355.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM