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Compare bus and train for Aberystwyth to Swansea
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aberystwyth to Swansea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of NOK 657 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 17m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of NOK 657, while a train costs an average of NOK 843.
Distance: 55 miles (89 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
NOK 843 Average price | NOK 657 Average price Cheapest | NOK 234 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 17m Average total duration Fastest 4h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 32m Average total duration 8h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Aberystwyth to Swansea
Compare the available ways to get from Aberystwyth to Swansea, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Aberystwyth to Swansea:
A bus is NOK 187 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aberystwyth to Swansea costing on average NOK 843.
Other travel options to Swansea take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 32m.
Tickets start at around NOK 843 compared to roughly NOK 234 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -NOK 609. The journey takes 4h 47m versus 2h 10m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Aberystwyth to Swansea by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Aberystwyth to Swansea is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:35 AM 3h42 Aberystwyth 2:17 PM Swansea NOK 165 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
10:35 AM 3h42 Aberystwyth 2:17 PM Swansea NOK 165 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
10:35 AM 3h42 Aberystwyth 2:17 PM Swansea NOK 165 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
11:35 AM 3h42 Aberystwyth 3:17 PM Swansea NOK 178 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Aberystwyth to Swansea:
A bus is NOK 187 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aberystwyth to Swansea costing on average NOK 843.
Other travel options to Swansea take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 32m.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Aberystwyth and Swansea as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Aberystwyth, Alexandra Road and arrive in Swansea, University Bay Campus.
- Trains mostly depart from Bow Street station (BOW) and arrive in Swansea station (SWA).
- Travel with National Express to go to Swansea by bus.
- Travel with Transport for Wales to go to Swansea by train.
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