Trains reach Swansea station in the city centre. From the bus station, local services run to Mumbles and to the main Gower bays, including Rhossili, Port Eynon and Oxwich.
Routes at a glance
| From | By | Time | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Paddington | Train | About 3 h | Direct trains to Swansea. |
| Cardiff | Train | About 50 min | Frequent direct trains. |
| Cardiff Airport | Car | About 1 h | Via the M4. |
| Swansea | Bus | About 20 min | Frequent buses along the bay to Mumbles. |
| Swansea | Bus | About 1 h | To Rhossili; limited timetable, especially in winter. |
Times are typical and fares change — check current timetables and prices before you travel.
Getting around Gower
The narrow lanes of Gower fill in summer and parking at the beaches is paid. Buses from Swansea reach most bays; check the timetable for return times. A walking and cycling path runs all the way round Swansea Bay from the city to Mumbles.
Onward
Head west to Tenby and Pembrokeshire, east to Cardiff, or north to the Brecon Beacons. See Getting to Wales.
