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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 $23 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 37m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, while a train costs an average of $139.
Distance: 165 miles (267 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$23 Average price Cheapest | $139 Average price | $72 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 57m Average total duration 6h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 37m Average total duration Fastest 4h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental | |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Horley to Swansea:
A bus is $116 (€94) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Horley to Swansea costing on average $139 (€113).
Other travel options to Swansea take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 57m.
Tickets start at around $23 (€19) compared to roughly $72 (€59) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $49 (€40). The journey takes 6h 27m 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.
- 10:15 PM6h15Horley4:30 AMSwansea$261One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 10:15 PM6h15Horley4:30 AMSwansea$261One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 10:15 PM6h15Horley4:30 AMSwansea$261One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 11:15 PM6h15Horley5:30 AMSwansea$281One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Horley to Swansea:
A bus is $116 (€94) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Horley to Swansea costing on average $139 (€113).
Other travel options to Swansea take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 57m.
- Around 37 buses per day.
- Around 5 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 FlixBus, National Express, Metrobus to go to Swansea by bus.
- Travel with Thameslink to go to Swansea by train.
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