Getting here
Getting here by Car
Please follow the event signage for Swansea and follow the appropriate event car parks / Park & Ride signs. The main display area is location along Swansea Prom between the Cenotaph and Civic Centre.
(Postcode is SA1 4PQ)
Swansea is easily accessed from the M4 junctions 42, 45 and 47 – just follow the Wales Airshow signs.
Parking
A number of car parks and Park & Rides are available over the weekend. Please check our Parking page for full information, helpful maps and to pre-book online.
Road Closures
There will be a number of road closures and diversions on the weekend in order to ensure the safety, security and enjoyment of those attending the event.
Car Sharing
If you are travelling by car please car share if possible. Car sharing will help you save money by sharing the costs and reduce the amount of traffic on the roads, helping the environment.
Getting here by train
The nearest railway station is Swansea Central, located on High Street, which is approximately 2 miles away. A taxi rank is situated outside the station. If travelling by train, make sure you leave at least an hour to get to your train from the event site. Event goers should be mindful of the timing of the event and are advised to check with the operator www.traveline.cymru
Tel: 03333 211 202
Great Western Railway GWR – Travel partner of the 2024 Wales Airshow
Great Western Railway runs long distance intercity train services to Swansea along the South Wales mainline from Bridgend, Cardiff, Newport, Bristol and London Paddington. Swansea train station is a 15 minute walk to Swansea Bay Promenade or a short bus ride.
Book ahead for the best fares and save over 50% on train tickets to Swansea at GWR.com – Adventures start here.
Transport for Wales – Travel partner of the 2024 Wales Airshow
Transport for Wales is driving forward the Welsh Government’s vision of a high-quality, safe, integrated, affordable, and accessible transport network that the people of Wales are proud of. We run trains across Wales and its borders and we’re supporting the Welsh Government in reducing car journeys in Wales by 10% by 2030, we want people to walk, wheel, cycle and take public transport rather than drive. From Swansea, you can get direct rail services to destinations such as Haverfordwest, Cardiff, Shrewsbury, Manchester as well as integrated bus and rail journeys to Aberystwyth, to name a few.
Save up to 50% on Advance train tickets when you book ahead of travel at tfw.wales
Local Buses
First Cymru are the largest bus operator in the area, with bus routes spanning all across South and West Wales. To plan your journey by bus, just use the journey planner on the First Bus app, where you can also buy tickets and track your bus live.
Road closures across Swansea will affect where some routes can operate, for more information check the First Cymru website.
For more information, please get in touch with First Cymru or Traveline directly.
First Cymru:0345 646 0707 (9am – 5pm)
Traveline: 0800 4640000 (7am – 8pm)
First Cymru – Travel partner of the 2024 Wales Airshow
Coach Parking
Drop off at the Civic Centre (County Hall) at one of the bus stops then move the vehicle to the coach parking at the Fabian Way Park and Ride (dedicated coach parking spaces will be made available). Coach Parking is £10 for the day at Fabian Way.
Fabian Way Park and Ride site is situated just off the A483, approximately 1.5 miles east of the city centre.
Address: Fabian Way Park and Ride, Fabian Way, Swansea, SA1 8LD
For more information visit Traveline Cymru’s website or call 0871 200 2233 for help on planning bus, coach and rail journeys.
Walking And Cycling
Local people are being encouraged to walk or cycle to the Airshow if possible. Cycle routes are open apart from the cylce path on Swansea Prom between the Mariott and Sketty Lane which is closed. This is closed as the Prom will be very crowded around the ground display area at St Helen’s and each afternoon during the air display’s, so please use the cycle track on the other side of the road.
Places to stay
For a list of some great places to stay check out our sister website www.visitswanseabay.com. Book a place to stay with their handy list of hotels, B&Bs and more. Also, don’t forget to keep checking out the late availability offers for the best last minute deals. Find out more
