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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 an average ticket price of kr209 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 36m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of kr209, while a train costs an average of kr532.
Distance: 180 miles (291 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
kr532 Average price | kr209 Average price Cheapest | kr525 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 36m Average total duration Fastest 5h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 23m Average total duration 7h 53m 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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 kr324 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Swansea costing on average kr532.
Other travel options to Swansea take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 23m.
Tickets start at around kr532 compared to roughly kr525 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about kr-7.96. The journey takes 5h 6m versus 4h 41m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Leeds to Swansea
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.
FlixBus · FlixBus3:30 PM8h00Leeds, Coach Station11:30 PMSwansea, University Bay Campuskr2471One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:30 PM8h00Leeds, Coach Station11:30 PMSwansea, University Bay Campuskr2471One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- G01147+
C5004012:15 PM5h43Leeds station (LDS)5:58 PMSwansea station (SWA)kr19241One-way1 transfer
Other options
G38930+
C246042:45 PM6h29Leeds station (LDS)9:14 PMSwansea station (SWA)kr7371One-way1 transfer- G38847+G1589212:45 PM6h48Leeds station (LDS)7:33 PMSwansea station (SWA)kr7371One-way1 transfer
- G38853+C50044+G160021:45 PM7h19Leeds station (LDS)9:04 PMSwansea station (SWA)kr7371One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:30 PM8h10Leeds, Coach Station11:40 PMSwansea, Quadrant Bus Stationkr2471One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus12:05 PM8h40Leeds, Coach Station8:45 PMSwansea, University Bay Campuskr2471One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus12:05 PM8h50Leeds, Coach Station8:55 PMSwansea, Quadrant Bus Stationkr2471One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Swansea:
A bus is kr324 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Swansea costing on average kr532.
Other travel options to Swansea take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 23m.
- Around 19 buses per day.
- Around 7 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, University Bay Campus.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to Swansea by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Cross Country to go to Swansea by train.
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