How to travel from Edinburgh to Swansea

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Edinburgh to Swansea

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Swansea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €34. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €34, and a train costs an average of €82.

Distance: 300 miles (484 km)

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Train

€88

Average price

€60

Average price

Cheapest

€210

Average price

4h 15m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 15m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

14h 37m

Average total duration

14h 7m

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30m

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7h 48m

Average total duration

7h 18m

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30m

Additional time*

1.5 - 2.9kg

CO2 emissions

0.5 - 1.2kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest
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National Express

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CrossCountry

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Edinburgh to Swansea

How to get from Edinburgh to Swansea by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Swansea is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National ExpressNX598 · NX507
10:05PM14h50
Edinburgh, Bus Station
12:55PMSwansea, University Bay Campus
$961One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

National ExpressNX598 · NX507
10:05PM14h50
Edinburgh, Bus Station
12:55PMSwansea, University Bay Campus
$961One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Avanti West CoastL02357+Transport for WalesL64722
06:52AM6h48
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
01:40PMSwansea station (SWA)
$1301One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Avanti West CoastW02947+Transport for WalesL64726
08:52AM6h48
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
03:40PMSwansea station (SWA)
$1411One-way
1 transfer
Avanti West CoastW01974+Transport for WalesL64730
10:52AM6h50
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
05:42PMSwansea station (SWA)
$1691One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX598 · NX507
10:05PM15h00
Edinburgh, Bus Station
01:05PMSwansea, Quadrant Bus Station
$961One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Edinburgh to Swansea

Travel to Swansea easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Edinburgh to Swansea.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Edinburgh and Swansea including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Edinburgh to Swansea is a bus with an average price of $42 (€34).

This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Swansea:

A bus is $11 (€9) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Swansea costing on average $53 (€42).

A bus is $61 (€49) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Swansea costing on average $103 (€82).

The fastest way to travel from Edinburgh to Swansea is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 15m.

Other travel options to Swansea take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 48m.

Bus takes on average 13h 10m.

The distance from Edinburgh to Swansea is approximately 300 miles (484 km).
The average frequency per day from Edinburgh to Swansea is:
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.
  • Around 4 flights 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Edinburgh to Swansea:
  • 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, Quadrant Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Edinburgh to Swansea, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Swansea by bus.
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, first_transpennine_express to go to Swansea by train.
  • Travel with easyJet, Azul to go to Swansea by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Edinburgh to Swansea:
  • 4 direct flights per day with easyJet, Azul.
Omio customers who travel from Edinburgh to Swansea often also extend their vacation to go to London, Cardiff, Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Swansea and these popular destinations at a great price.
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