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Compare train and bus for Leicester to Swansea
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Swansea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of DKK 284 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 12m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of DKK 284, while a train costs an average of DKK 849.
Distance: 138 miles (223 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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DKK 849 Average price | DKK 284 Average price Cheapest | DKK 394 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 12m Average total duration Fastest 3h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 6m Average total duration 7h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg 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 Leicester to Swansea
Compare the available ways to get from Leicester to Swansea, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Swansea:
A bus is DKK 566 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Swansea costing on average DKK 849.
Other travel options to Swansea take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 6m.
Tickets start at around DKK 849 compared to roughly DKK 394 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -DKK 455. The journey takes 3h 42m versus 3h 28m 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 Leicester to Swansea
How to get from Leicester to Swansea by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leicester to Swansea is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 3:20 PM8h10Leicester11:30 PMSwanseaDKK 1721One-way0 transfers
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- 3:20 PM8h10Leicester11:30 PMSwanseaDKK 1721One-way0 transfers
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- 3:20 PM8h10Leicester11:30 PMSwanseaDKK 1721One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Swansea:
A bus is DKK 566 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Swansea costing on average DKK 849.
Other travel options to Swansea take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 6m.
- Around 36 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leicester and Swansea as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leicester station (LEI) and arrive in Swansea station (SWA).
- Buses mostly depart from Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station and arrive in Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway to go to Swansea by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Swansea by bus.
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