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Compare train and bus for Bristol to Swansea
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Swansea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $12 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 15m. 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 $12, while a train costs an average of $41.
Distance: 59 miles (95 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$12 Average price Cheapest | $41 Average price | $42 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 6m Average total duration 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Swansea:
A bus is $29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Swansea costing on average $41.
Other travel options to Swansea take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 6m.
Tickets start at around $12 compared to roughly $42 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $31. The journey takes 2h 36m versus 1h 35m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Bristol to Swansea
How to get from Bristol to Swansea by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bristol to Swansea is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus9:05 PM2h25Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)11:30 PMSwansea, University Bay Campus$111One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus9:05 PM2h25Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)11:30 PMSwansea, University Bay Campus$111One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- G15214 · G149348:38 AM1h51Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)10:29 AMSwansea station (SWA)$551One-way1 transfer
Other options
- G15215 · G149369:39 AM1h51Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)11:30 AMSwansea station (SWA)$551One-way1 transfer
- G15219 · W3541712:38 PM1h51Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)2:29 PMSwansea station (SWA)$551One-way1 transfer
- G15218 · W3461811:38 AM1h52Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1:30 PMSwansea station (SWA)$551One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus9:05 PM2h35Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)11:40 PMSwansea, Quadrant Bus Station$111One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus7:00 PM2h40Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)9:40 PMSwansea, University Bay Campus$111One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus10:40 AM2h45Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)1:25 PMSwansea, University Bay Campus$111One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Swansea:
A bus is $29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Swansea costing on average $41.
Other travel options to Swansea take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 6m.
- Around 26 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol and Swansea as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and arrive in Swansea station (SWA).
- Buses mostly depart from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and arrive in Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express, Megabus to go to Swansea by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Swansea by train.
- 24 direct buses per day with FlixBus, National Express, Megabus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway (GWR).
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