Getting to Swansea
Driving to Swansea
Swansea is relatively easy to find and we hope the guide below will help you. We'd like to note however driving times indicated below can vary hugely depending on traffic. The following journey times assume no significant delays and should be used as a guide only. From London (180 mi – about 3 hours), from Birmingham (180 mi – about 3 hours), from Cardiff (50.2 mi – about 1 hour),
Do take care not to exceed the speed limit as the police operate using mobile speed cameras in vans along all the popular holiday routes.
Directions from the Midlands and further north to Swansea
Take the M5 south to Junction 8, immediately past Strensham Services onto the M50
Travel the length of the M50, to Junction 4 near to Ross-on-Wye and take the A40 towards Monmouth.
7 miles past Monmouth, take the turning to Raglan and Abergavenny.
Carry on to the A465, signposted Merthyr Tydfil, Neath and Swansea.
The A465 will join the M4 at Junction 45, where you can follow the remaining directions below.
Directions from London and Cardiff
Car Parking in Swansea
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Some hotels and campsites have their own car parks, and there is also a limited amount of on-road parking. It is recommended however and far easier to head for one of the designated public car parks and leave your car there.
