London – Swansea distance
In a straight line (as the crow flies), the distance between London and Swansea is about 264 km (164 miles), heading W — classic driving or rail territory.
?Frequently asked questions
How far is London from Swansea?
In a straight line, the London–Swansea distance is about 264 km (164 miles), heading W.
How long does it take to get from London to Swansea?
At an average speed of 90 km/h, the straight-line London–Swansea distance would take about 2 h 56 min. Real road time is longer, depending on the route, traffic and stops.
Is this the road distance?
No. The value shown is the straight-line (great-circle) distance, equal to the flight distance. The real road distance, which follows roads, is usually 20–40% longer.
Distances from London
- Luton46 km
- Reading59 km
- Brighton76 km
- Milton Keynes77 km
- Cambridge79 km
- Oxford83 km
- Northampton97 km
- Portsmouth103 km
Distances from Swansea
- Cardiff55 km
- Bristol95 km
- Exeter104 km
- Bath113 km
- Gloucester120 km
- Plymouth138 km
- Swindon150 km
- Wolverhampton164 km