Driving from Newport to Swansea
Swansea lies 65 km (41 mi) west of Newport, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 1 h without stops, over roughly 80 km (50 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Newport | Swansea | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 161,506 | 300,352 |
| Elevation | 16 m (52 ft) | 18 m (59 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Postal codes | CB11–TF10 | SA1 |
Where to book car hire from Newport to Swansea
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Staying in Swansea
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Common questions
How far is Swansea from Newport?
65 km (41 mi) in a straight line, west of Newport; by road roughly 80 km (50 mi).
How long does it take to get from Newport to Swansea by car?
About 1 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Newport and Swansea?
No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.