Access to Swansea by road, rail and sea is good and the growing Cardiff International Airport  is just one hour away. The M4 motorway, the main east-west arterial route from London, leads directly to Swansea. Swansea has a direct hourly rail service from London Paddington (about 3 hours), and is linked to most other parts of the rail network via Cardiff Central.

Travelling from Airports

There is a direct National Express coach service from London Heathrow to Swansea (this must be pre-booked), or to Reading railway station which connects with inter-city rail services to Swansea. Alternatively, take the Heathrow Express train to London Paddington station, from where there are regular direct trains to Swansea.

From London Gatwick there is a direct National Express coach to Swansea (this must be pre-booked).  Alternatively, take a train to Reading for connections to Swansea.

From London Stansted there are train services to London Liverpool St. This is connected, via the underground network, to London Paddington from which there are frequent services to Swansea.  Otherwise, take the Stansted-Heathrow shuttle service for coach connections to Swansea.

Cardiff Wales Airport, located 35 miles from Swansea, also offers a range of international services. From Cardiff Airport take the hourly rail service from Rhoose (Cardiff International Airport) changing at Bridgend. Alternatively take a bus or taxi to Cardiff City Centre for train and bus links to Swansea.

Bristol International Airport is linked by a regular coach service to Bristol Temple Meads railway station, from where there are hourly train services to Swansea (change at Cardiff Central).

Travelling by Train

First Great Western provides a frequent train service from London Paddington, journey time about 3. The main intercity services offer connections to Swansea from Cardiff, Bristol, Birmingham and London.

For train times and bookings, consult www.nationalrail.co.uk or www.thetrainline.com

Travelling by Coach

National Express journeys by coach terminate at the Quadrant Bus Station.
For coach times and bookings, consult www.nationalexpress.com.

Taxis

Taxis are available from both the coach station and railway station, taking about 10 minutes to reach the University (ask for Fulton House). Journey costs are around £5.

Local Taxi Companies

City Tax - +44 (0)1792 475200
Data Cabs - +44 (0)1792 474747
High Street Cabs - +44 (0)1792 477477
Sketty Cabs - +44 (0)1792 298703

Local Bus Services to the University

Bus number 3A serves the University from the city centre (Quadrant bus station, usually bays 1-4).  This service usually runs every 20 minutes.  A single fare is approx. £1.50.
If arriving by train, bus numbers 4 and 4A go to the Quadrant bus station, where you change for services to the University.

Travelling west by car - leave the M4 at Junction 42, and take the A483 for Swansea, which continues west to join with the A4067 (passing Sainsbury's supermarket on your left-hand side) for 1.5 miles to the Main Entrance of the University Campus (turn right just before the footbridge). Visitor parking is available to the right of the main entrance in the main car park. If you are arriving by car, you are recommended to drive up to the residences to drop off your luggage.

If you are travelling by car, please contact us and we will arrange an on campus parking permit for you.