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Compare train, bus, and flight for Edinburgh to Swansea
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Swansea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $87 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 16m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $87, while a train costs an average of $133.
Distance: 300 miles (484 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$133 Average price | $129 Average price | $87 Average price Cheapest | $179 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 43m Average total duration 7h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 14h 4m Average total duration 13h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | 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 Edinburgh to Swansea:
A bus is $23 (€19) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Swansea costing on average $129 (€105).
A bus is $129 (€105) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Swansea costing on average $234 (€191).
Other travel options to Swansea take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 43m.
Bus takes on average 14h 43m.
You'll arrive about 6h 43m sooner (1h 16m by flight vs 7h 59m by car) and save roughly $50 (€41) compared to fuel and tolls ($129 (€105) vs $179 (€146)). You also avoid a long drive, giving you more time to relax or get on with your plans.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way, are travelling with bulky luggage, or need a car at your destination.
Travel optionsfrom Edinburgh to Swansea
How to get from Edinburgh to Swansea by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Swansea is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus11:15 PM16h15Edinburgh, Bus Station3:30 PMSwansea, University Bay Campus$731One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:15 PM16h15Edinburgh, Bus Station3:30 PMSwansea, University Bay Campus$731One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- U22209:55 PM1h15Edinburgh Airport11:10 PMBristol Airport$961One-way0 transfers
Other options
- G38930+
W8491112:12 PM9h02Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)9:14 PMSwansea station (SWA)$1241One-way1 transfer - G38859+W849172:12 PM10h04Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)12:16 AMSwansea station (SWA)$1241One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:15 PM16h25Edinburgh, Bus Station3:40 PMSwansea, Quadrant Bus Station$731One-way1 transfer
- NX598 · NX50710:05 PM14h50Edinburgh, Bus Station12:55 PMSwansea, University Bay Campus$771One-way1 transfer
- NX598 · NX50710:05 PM15h00Edinburgh, Bus Station1:05 PMSwansea, Quadrant Bus Station$771One-way1 transfer
- U22141:15 PM1h20Edinburgh Airport2:35 PMBristol Airport$1041One-way0 transfers
- U23193:40 PM1h20Edinburgh Airport5:00 PMBristol Airport$1231One-way0 transfers
- U22185:50 PM1h15Edinburgh Airport7:05 PMBristol Airport$1371One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Swansea:
A bus is $23 (€19) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Swansea costing on average $129 (€105).
A bus is $129 (€105) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Swansea costing on average $234 (€191).
Other travel options to Swansea take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 43m.
Bus takes on average 14h 43m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 4 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Swansea as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Edinburgh Airport and arrive in Bristol Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and arrive in Swansea station (SWA).
- Buses mostly depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Swansea, University Bay Campus.
- Travel with Loganair, easyJet to go to Swansea by flight.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Swansea by bus.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales to go to Swansea by train.
- 4 direct flights per day with Loganair, easyJet.
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