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Compare train and bus for Leicester to Swansea
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Swansea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, and a train costs an average of $61.
Distance: 138 miles (223 km)
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$34 Average price Cheapest | $151 Average price |
7h 52m Average total duration 7h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 12m Average total duration Fastest 3h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Leicester to Swansea is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Swansea:
A bus is $36 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Swansea costing on average $61 (€50).
Other travel options to Swansea take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 35m.
- Around 24 buses per day.
- Around 6 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 Rail, Cross Country to go to Swansea by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Swansea by bus.
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