How to travel from Gloucester to Swansea

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Compare train and bus for Gloucester to Swansea

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gloucester to Swansea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $12, and a bus costs an average of $18.

Distance: 74 miles (120 km)

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$23

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$30

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2h 34m

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from Gloucester to Swansea

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

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

National Express
06:45AM5h35
Gloucester
12:20PMSwansea
$321One-way
0 transfers

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National Express
06:45AM5h35
Gloucester
12:20PMSwansea
$321One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
06:45AM5h35
Gloucester
12:20PMSwansea
$321One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Gloucester 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 Gloucester to Swansea.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Gloucester and Swansea including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Gloucester to Swansea is a train with an average price of $12 (€10).

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

A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Gloucester to Swansea costing on average $18 (€15).

The fastest way to travel from Gloucester to Swansea is by train with an average journey time of 2h 13m.

Other travel options to Swansea take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 35m.

The distance from Gloucester to Swansea is approximately 74 miles (120 km).
The average frequency per day from Gloucester to Swansea is:
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Gloucester 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 Gloucester to Swansea:
  • Buses mostly depart from Gloucester, Transport Hub and arrive in Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station.
  • Trains mostly depart from Gloucester station (GCR) and arrive in Swansea station (SWA).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Gloucester to Swansea, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Transport for Wales, Great Western Rail, CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western, Transport for Wales to go to Swansea by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Swansea by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Gloucester 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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