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Compare train and bus for Exeter to Swansea
Omio recommends booking the train 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 $21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 48m. 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 $21, and a train costs an average of $61.
Distance: 64 miles (104 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$89 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest | $53 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 26m Average total duration 4h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Exeter to Swansea:
A bus is $65 (€52) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Exeter to Swansea costing on average $89 (€72).
Other travel options to Swansea take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 56m.
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How to get from Exeter to Swansea by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Exeter to Swansea is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:55 PM6h35Exeter11:30 PMSwansea$211One-way0 transfers
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- 4:55 PM6h35Exeter11:30 PMSwansea$211One-way0 transfers
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- 4:55 PM6h35Exeter11:30 PMSwansea$211One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Exeter to Swansea:
A bus is $65 (€52) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Exeter to Swansea costing on average $89 (€72).
Other travel options to Swansea take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 56m.
- Around 16 trains per day.
- Around 11 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.
- 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.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Swansea by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to Swansea by bus.
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