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Compare bus and train for Horley to Swansea
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Horley to Swansea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 31m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €27, while a train costs an average of €137.
Distance: 165 miles (267 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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€27 Average price Cheapest | €137 Average price | €59 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 46m Average total duration 6h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration Fastest 4h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Horley to Swansea
Compare the available ways to get from Horley to Swansea, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Horley to Swansea:
A bus is €110 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Horley to Swansea costing on average €137.
Other travel options to Swansea take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 46m.
Tickets start at around €27 compared to roughly €59 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €33. The journey takes 6h 16m versus 3h 40m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Horley to Swansea
How to get from Horley to Swansea by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Horley to Swansea is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:30 PM 6h20 Horley 1:50 AM Swansea €22 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:30 PM 6h20 Horley 1:50 AM Swansea €22 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:30 PM 6h20 Horley 1:50 AM Swansea €22 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Horley to Swansea:
A bus is €110 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Horley to Swansea costing on average €137.
Other travel options to Swansea take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 46m.
- Around 28 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Horley and Swansea as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Gatwick Airport (GTW) and arrive in Swansea station (SWA).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South and arrive in Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station.
- Travel with Great Western Railway to go to Swansea by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Swansea by bus.
- 21 direct buses per day with FlixBus, National Express.
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