How to travel from Exeter to Swansea

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Compare train and bus for Exeter to Swansea

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Exeter to Swansea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 49m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a train costs an average of $64.

Distance: 64 miles (104 km)

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$88

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5h 21m

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4h 51m

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3h 19m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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from Exeter to Swansea

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

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bus

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

  • FlixBus
    8:10 PM9h10
    Exeter
    5:20 AMSwansea
    $271One-way
    0 transfers

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  • FlixBus
    8:10 PM9h10
    Exeter
    5:20 AMSwansea
    $271One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    8:10 PM9h10
    Exeter
    5:20 AMSwansea
    $271One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Exeter 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 Exeter to Swansea.

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There are 2 options to travel between Exeter and Swansea including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Exeter to Swansea is a bus with an average price of $14 (€11).

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

A bus is $50 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Exeter to Swansea costing on average $64 (€52).

The fastest way to travel from Exeter to Swansea is by train with an average journey time of 3h 0m.

Other travel options to Swansea take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 35m.

The distance from Exeter to Swansea is approximately 64 miles (104 km).
The average frequency per day from Exeter to Swansea is:
  • Around 15 trains per day.
  • Around 10 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Exeter and Swansea as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Exeter to Swansea:
  • Trains mostly depart from Exeter St Davids (EXD) and arrive in Swansea station (SWA).
  • Buses mostly depart from Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court and arrive in Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Exeter to Swansea, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Great Western Railway, Cross Country, first_great_western to go to Swansea by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, National Express, Megabus to go to Swansea by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Exeter 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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