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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 bus, with an average ticket price of CHF 21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 27m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF 21, while a train costs an average of CHF 43.
Distance: 74 miles (120 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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CHF 43 Average price | CHF 21 Average price Cheapest | CHF 27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration 3h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Gloucester to Swansea
Compare the available ways to get from Gloucester to Swansea, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Gloucester to Swansea:
A bus is CHF 22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gloucester to Swansea costing on average CHF 43.
Other travel options to Swansea take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 3m.
You'll arrive about 5m sooner (1h 57m by train vs 2h 2m by car). Tickets start at around CHF 43 compared to roughly CHF 27 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 Gloucester to Swansea
How to get from Gloucester to Swansea by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Gloucester to Swansea is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:30 AM 5h10 Gloucester 2:40 PM Swansea CHF 16 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:30 AM 5h10 Gloucester 2:40 PM Swansea CHF 16 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:30 AM 5h10 Gloucester 2:40 PM Swansea CHF 16 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
6:45 AM 5h35 Gloucester 12:20 PM Swansea CHF 18 1 One-way 0 transfers8:20 PM 5h40 Gloucester 2:00 AM Swansea CHF 26 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Gloucester to Swansea:
A bus is CHF 22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gloucester to Swansea costing on average CHF 43.
Other travel options to Swansea take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 3m.
- Around 7 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Gloucester station (GCR) and arrive in Swansea station (SWA).
- Buses mostly depart from Gloucester, Transport Hub and arrive in Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales, CrossCountry to go to Swansea by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Swansea by bus.
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