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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 €43 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 41m. 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 €43, while a train costs an average of €122.
Distance: 180 miles (291 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€122 Average price | €43 Average price Cheapest | €66 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 41m Average total duration Fastest 5h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 40m Average total duration 8h 10m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Leeds to Swansea
Compare the available ways to get from Leeds to Swansea, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Swansea:
A bus is €79 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Swansea costing on average €122.
Other travel options to Swansea take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 40m.
Tickets start at around €122 compared to roughly €66 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€55. The journey takes 5h 11m 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.
2:30 PM 9h00 Leeds 11:30 PM Swansea €29 1 One-way 0 transfers
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2:30 PM 9h00 Leeds 11:30 PM Swansea €29 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
2:30 PM 9h00 Leeds 11:30 PM Swansea €29 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
6:10 PM 10h20 Leeds 4:30 AM Swansea €29 1 One-way 0 transfers7:10 PM 10h10 Leeds 5:20 AM Swansea €33 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Swansea:
A bus is €79 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Swansea costing on average €122.
Other travel options to Swansea take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 40m.
- Around 18 buses per day.
- Around 8 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 Transport for Wales, CrossCountry to go to Swansea by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Swansea by bus.
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