4.9
4.6
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Glasgow to Swansea
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Swansea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $88 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 11m. 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 $88, while a train costs an average of $220.
Distance: 293 miles (472 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$220 Average price | $88 Average price Cheapest | $130 Average price | $176 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 19m Average total duration 6h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 17m Average total duration 12h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | 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.
Compare ways to travel from Glasgow to Swansea
Compare the available ways to get from Glasgow to Swansea, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Swansea:
A bus is $42 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Swansea costing on average $130.
A bus is $132 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Swansea costing on average $220.
Other travel options to Swansea take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 19m.
Bus takes on average 13h 17m.
You'll arrive about 34m sooner (6h 49m by train vs 7h 23m by car). Tickets start at around $220 compared to roughly $176 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Glasgow to Swansea
How to get from Glasgow to Swansea by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Glasgow to Swansea is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:45 PM 14h35 Glasgow 12:20 PM Swansea $53 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
9:45 PM 14h35 Glasgow 12:20 PM Swansea $53 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
7:40 AM 12h45 Glasgow 8:25 PM Swansea $54 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
8:40 AM 12h45 Glasgow 9:25 PM Swansea $72 1 One-way 0 transfers
9:40 PM 15h35 Glasgow 1:15 PM Swansea $72 1 One-way 0 transfers
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare bus, train, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Glasgow 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 Glasgow to Swansea.
This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Swansea:
A bus is $42 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Swansea costing on average $130.
A bus is $132 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Swansea costing on average $220.
Other travel options to Swansea take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 19m.
Bus takes on average 13h 17m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Glasgow and Swansea as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Glasgow International Airport and arrive in Bristol Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Glasgow Central (GLC) and arrive in Swansea station (SWA).
- Buses mostly depart from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station and arrive in Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Swansea by bus.
- Travel with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry to go to Swansea by train.
- Travel with easyJet to go to Swansea by flight.
- 3 direct flights per day with easyJet.
Travelling from Glasgow to Swansea: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
