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Compare train and bus for Derby to Swansea
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Derby to Swansea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, and a train costs an average of $70.
Distance: 137 miles (222 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$139 Average price | $39 Average price Cheapest | $75 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 40m Average total duration Fastest 4h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 47m Average total duration 8h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Derby to Swansea:
A bus is $100 (€82) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Derby to Swansea costing on average $139 (€114).
Other travel options to Swansea take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 17m.
Travel optionsfrom Derby to Swansea
How to get from Derby to Swansea by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Derby to Swansea is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:15 AM11h15Derby9:30 PMSwansea$321One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
10:15 AM11h15Derby9:30 PMSwansea$321One-way0 transfers
Fastest
2:40 PM5h55Derby8:35 PMSwansea$461One-way0 transfers
Other options
11:05 PM14h30Derby1:35 PMSwansea$611One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Derby to Swansea:
A bus is $100 (€82) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Derby to Swansea costing on average $139 (€114).
Other travel options to Swansea take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 17m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Derby and Swansea as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Derby station (DBY) and arrive in Swansea station (SWA).
- Buses mostly depart from Derby, Bus Station and arrive in Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express, Kinchbus to go to Swansea by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Cross Country to go to Swansea by train.
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