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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 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 bus costs an average of €12, and a train costs an average of €9.
Distance: 74 miles (120 km)
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€25 Average price | €19 Average price Cheapest |
2h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Gloucester to Swansea:
A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Gloucester to Swansea costing on average $15 (€12).
Other travel options to Swansea take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 27m.
- 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 National Express to go to Swansea by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Rail, Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western, Transport for Wales to go to Swansea by train.
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