How to travel from Edinburgh to Swansea

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Travel Information from Edinburgh to Swansea

distanceDistance300 miles (484 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, bus or flight
priceTicket price range$27 - $273
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $27 (€23) • 13 h 50 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $50 (€43) • 1 h 10 min
carriersPopular travel companiesNational Express, easyJet or Transport for Wales

Travel 300 miles (484 km) by train, bus or flight from Edinburgh to Swansea. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are National Express, easyJet or Transport for Wales among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Edinburgh to Swansea.

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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 Express
07:45AM13h50
Edinburgh
09:35PMSwansea
$471One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
National Express
07:45AM13h50
Edinburgh
09:35PMSwansea
$471One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
National Express
07:45AM13h50
Edinburgh
09:35PMSwansea
$471One-way
0 transfers
Other options
National Express
09:15PM14h58
Edinburgh
12:13PMSwansea
$721One-way
0 transfers

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Find the best journey to Swansea from Edinburgh with CrossCountry, FlixBus and easyJet. Comparing schedules and prices and booking the most popular journey has never been easier with over 1000 travel companies on Omio.

Cross Country trains are a UK-based train operator that provides services across the country including trains from Edinburgh to Swansea. They offer a range of services, from express services to local services, and have a variety of ticket types to suit different needs. Their express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and CrossCountry XC Trains, offer a fast and comfortable journey, with onboard facilities such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Their local services, such as the CrossCountry Regional and CrossCountry Regional Express, provide a more leisurely journey, with stops at smaller stations along the way. They also offer a range of ticket types, such as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets, to suit different budgets and travel needs. The most popular routes for Cross Country trains include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.

    FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

      EasyJet is a British multinational low-cost airline headquartered at London Luton Airport (LTN). It’s the largest UK-based carrier based on the number of passengers carried. EasyJet flies to over 150 destinations across Europe and North Africa, making it a popular budget airline for travelers. To keep fares as low as possible, easyJet tickets are non-refundable and no complimentary snacks are provided onboard. All fare types include allowance of one small personal bag, while additional fees apply for carry-on luggage and checked luggage.

        FAQs: Travel from Edinburgh to Swansea

        FAQs: 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 from Edinburgh to Swansea including taking a train, bus or flight.

        The cheapest way to travel from Edinburgh to Swansea is a bus with an average price of $27 (€23).

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

        Taking a bus costs $23 (€20) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $50 (€43).

        A bus is $245 (€213) less than a train with an average ticket price of $273 (€236) from Edinburgh to Swansea.

        The fastest way from Edinburgh to Swansea is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 10 min.

        There are alternative travel options to Swansea that take longer:

        Getting to Swansea by bus takes 13 h 50 min on average.

        Train takes 7 h 12 min on average.

        The distance from Edinburgh to Swansea is approximately 300 miles (484 km).

        The average frequency per day from Edinburgh to Swansea is:

        • 5 trains per day.

        However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Swansea from Edinburgh as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

        These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Edinburgh to Swansea:

        • Buses mostly depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Swansea, University Bay Campus.

        The following travel companies offer services from Edinburgh to Swansea:

        • Travel with National Express or FlixBus for buses to Swansea. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Edinburgh to Swansea tickets on Omio for $27 (€23).
        • Travel with easyJet or Azul for flights to Swansea. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for easyJet Edinburgh to Swansea tickets on Omio for $50 (€43).
        • Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Virgin Trains or first_transpennine_express can take you to Swansea by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for first_transpennine_express from Edinburgh to Swansea for $225 (€195).

        Yes, there are direct services available from Edinburgh to Swansea with the following travel companies:

        • Direct services by bus with.
        • Direct services by plane with.
        • Direct services by train with.

        Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Swansea as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Edinburgh and Swansea.

        Looking to extend your trip from Edinburgh to Swansea? Many Omio customers who go from Edinburgh to Swansea usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like London, Cardiff, Bristol, Birmingham or Manchester. If you're looking to explore London, Cardiff, Bristol, Birmingham or Manchester from Swansea, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.
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