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Compare bus and train for Leeds to Swansea
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Swansea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a train costs an average of $53.
Distance: 180 miles (291 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$97 Average price | $38 Average price Cheapest | $82 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 38m Average total duration Fastest 5h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 52m Average total duration 8h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Swansea:
A bus is $59 (€47) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Swansea costing on average $97 (€77).
Other travel options to Swansea take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 22m.
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How to get from Leeds to Swansea by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leeds to Swansea is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:20 PM8h15Leeds11:35 PMSwansea$391One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
3:20 PM8h15Leeds11:35 PMSwansea$391One-way0 transfers
Fastest
3:20 PM8h15Leeds11:35 PMSwansea$391One-way0 transfers
Other options
5:35 AM8h20Leeds1:55 PMSwansea$401One-way0 transfers
7:10 PM10h10Leeds5:20 AMSwansea$451One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Swansea:
A bus is $59 (€47) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Swansea costing on average $97 (€77).
Other travel options to Swansea take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 22m.
- Around 16 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leeds and Swansea as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leeds station (LDS) and arrive in Swansea station (SWA).
- Buses mostly depart from Leeds, Coach Station and arrive in Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station.
- Travel with Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Swansea by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to Swansea by bus.
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