Day trip from Bath to Swansea
Swansea lies 113 km (70 mi) west of Bath, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 113 km (70 mi) apart, Swansea is a realistic day trip from Bath: about 1 h 50 min each way by road.
| Bath | Swansea | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 101,557 | 300,352 |
| Elevation | 96 m (315 ft) | 18 m (59 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Postal codes | BA1 | SA1 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Swansea
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Staying in Swansea
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Common questions
How far is Swansea from Bath?
113 km (70 mi) in a straight line, west of Bath; by road roughly 138 km (86 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bath to Swansea by road?
About 1 h 50 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bath and Swansea?
No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.