Travel Instructions

Founded in 1920, the University stands in parkland overlooking Swansea Bay on the edge of the Gower Peninsula, Britain's first 'Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty'. As Wales' second city, Swansea enjoys a full range of social, cultural and sporting amenities and excellent transport links.

From the campus you can travel along the sea front to the Marina and the city centre, or to the vibrant old fishing village of Mumbles. Situated between the lively modern city of Swansea and the unspoiled beaches of the Gower Peninsula the location is unparalleled. The Gower ends at the spectacular three-mile beach of Rhossili, which is a mecca for surfers. The south coast also attracts walkers, wind surfers, rock-climbers and hang-gliding enthusiasts.

By Road (click here for directions map)
The M4 motorway, the main east-west arterial route from London, passes through the northern outskirts of Swansea.

By Rail (click here for details)
Great Western Trains provide a direct service between South Wales and London Paddington, less than 3 hours away, with other train services from the north or east of England or the West Country changing at either Bristol Parkway, Newport or Crewe.

Travel information is available from Network Rail National Rail Enquiries, Tel: +44(0)8457 48 49 50, Telephone Sales: +44(0)8705 808080 or Online . Tickets can be booked through The Trainline website.

There is a taxi rank outside the main entrance to the station – the University is just ten minutes by taxi from Swansea station and the taxi journey costs about £8.

Coach Services
National Express provides a timetable and booking service. Enquiries: Tel: +44(0)8705 808080. Disabled Persons Travel Helpline: +44(0)121 4238479. A textphone is provided for customers who are deaf or hard of hearing: +44(0)121 4550086.

There is a taxi rank adjacent to the coach station – the University is just ten minutes by taxi from Swansea station and the taxi journey costs about £8.

Airport Connections
Cardiff International Airport is just over one hour away. For details about the rail link from Cardiff Airport, please go to www.cardiff-airport-guide.co.uk/transport.html

Taxis direct from Cardiff Airport to Swansea University are approx. £90.

Bristol Airport is about 1½ hours away. For details about travelling to and from Bristol Airport, please go to www.bristolairport.co.uk/getting_to_bia.aspx

Campus Map
Click here to download a map of the Swansea University campus

CAR PARKING

Parking on the Swansea University campus is restricted and used by both resident participants and university staff. Non-residential visitors/participants must use the off campus car parks. It may be necessary during peak periods to direct residential participants to the off campus car parks. If this is the case then resident participants are advised to move their cars to car park 2 at the main university at the end of the working day.

For our residential events during the vacation periods the following applies:

Resident participants arriving before 2.00pm on weekdays, the earliest check-in at the Residences, can park in the main entrance car park No 2, just beyond the pay and display car park. If the barrier is down please press the intercom and state the event you are attending. Please collect a car park access card and note for display in your car from the Residences Reception when you check in.

Resident participants arriving after 2.00pm can drive direct to the Residences Reception on the ground floor of Preseli Residence. There they can check in to the bedrooms and collect a car park access card and display note. All vehicles must then be parked in the main entrance car park No 2.

Resident participants arriving at the weekend after 4.00pm on Friday can park in any car park on campus but if staying through to Monday vehicles must be moved to car park No 2 by 8.00am.

If all spaces are full there is also the pay and display car park, which is on the immediate right hand side of the University entrance. The charges are:
Up to 2 hours - £1.00
Up to 4 hours – £2.00
Over 4 hours - £3.00

There are two off campus car parks located about 2 minutes walk to the west of the campus (attended 9.00-17.00, charge made of £2.20 per day or £1.20 per afternoon) or 7 minutes walk to the east side, when unattended, no charge. During peak periods a small charge may be made if parking staff in attendance.

Parking in unauthorised areas will result in the car being clamped. There is currently a £25 de-clamping fee.

Please Note: All charges quoted are current and therefore subject to change.