How to travel from Leeds to Swansea

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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 $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 5m. 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 $18, and a train costs an average of $39.

Distance: 180 miles (291 km)

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Driving

$89

Average price

$34

Average price

Cheapest

$80

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

5h 35m

Average total duration

Fastest

5h 5m

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30m

Additional time*

8h 39m

Average total duration

8h 9m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 41m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.3 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

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CO2 emissions

CrossCountry

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National Express

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Leeds to Swansea is a bus with an average price of $34 (€28).

This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Swansea:

A bus is $55 (€45) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Swansea costing on average $89 (€73).

The fastest way to travel from Leeds to Swansea is by train with an average journey time of 5h 5m.

Other travel options to Swansea take longer:

Bus takes on average 8h 9m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Leeds and Swansea including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Leeds to Swansea among Omio's users.

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from Leeds to Swansea

How to get from Leeds to Swansea by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Leeds to Swansea is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • National ExpressNX465 · NX507
    11:40 PM13h33
    Leeds, Coach Station
    1:13 PMSwansea, University Bay Campus
    $431One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • National ExpressNX465 · NX507
    11:40 PM13h33
    Leeds, Coach Station
    1:13 PMSwansea, University Bay Campus
    $431One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • CrossCountryG01140+Great Western RailwayW34618
    8:15 AM5h15
    Leeds station (LDS)
    1:30 PMSwansea station (SWA)
    $2041One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Transport for WalesG38873+Transpennine ExpressG16018
    7:36 AM6h05
    Leeds station (LDS)
    1:41 PMSwansea station (SWA)
    $741One-way
    1 transfer
  • Transport for WalesG38874+Great Western RailwayW34624+Transpennine ExpressC24945
    8:35 AM6h55
    Leeds station (LDS)
    3:30 PMSwansea station (SWA)
    $741One-way
    2 transfers
  • Transport for WalesG38874+Great Western RailwayW34624+Transpennine ExpressG15825
    8:15 AM7h15
    Leeds station (LDS)
    3:30 PMSwansea station (SWA)
    $741One-way
    2 transfers
  • National ExpressNX465 · NX507
    11:40 PM13h40
    Leeds, Coach Station
    1:20 PMSwansea, Quadrant Bus Station
    $431One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX466 · NX507
    1:00 AM12h05
    Leeds, Coach Station
    1:05 PMSwansea, University Bay Campus
    $441One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX466 · NX507
    1:00 AM12h15
    Leeds, Coach Station
    1:15 PMSwansea, Quadrant Bus Station
    $441One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Leeds to Swansea

Travel to Swansea easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Leeds to Swansea.

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There are 2 options to travel between Leeds and Swansea including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Leeds to Swansea is a bus with an average price of $34 (€28).

This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Swansea:

A bus is $55 (€45) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Swansea costing on average $89 (€73).

The fastest way to travel from Leeds to Swansea is by train with an average journey time of 5h 5m.

Other travel options to Swansea take longer:

Bus takes on average 8h 9m.

The distance from Leeds to Swansea is approximately 180 miles (291 km).
The average frequency per day from Leeds to Swansea is:
  • Around 17 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Leeds to Swansea:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Leeds to Swansea, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Cross Country to go to Swansea by train.
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to Swansea by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Leeds to Swansea often also extend their vacation to go to London, Cardiff, Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Swansea and these popular destinations at a great price.

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