Swansea is well connected to other major UK cities via road and rail.
The city also has a strong cycle network allowing many commuters the opportunity to cycle to work on dedicated, traffic-free cycle paths.
Road
Cardiff – 1 hour
Bristol – 1 hour 30 minutes
Birmingham – 3 hours
London – 3 hours 45 minutes
Rail
Cardiff – 52 minutes
Bristol – 82 minutes
London – 165 minutes
Birmingham – 175 minutes
On average there are 48 trains a day travelling from Swansea to London Paddington. Swansea is directly connected via rail to major cities including Cardiff, Bristol and Manchester.
Swansea Port, which is part of the Associated British Ports network, is capable of handling 30,000dtw and offers berths and facilities for most types of cargo. Being situated so close to the city centre, the M4 and onward rail links makes Swansea a convenient location for cargo transportation. Swansea Port handles around £140m in trade each year.