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Compare train and bus for Liverpool to Swansea
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Swansea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 28m. 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 $26, and a train costs an average of $51.
Distance: 129 miles (209 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$97 Average price | $47 Average price Cheapest | $64 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 58m Average total duration Fastest 4h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 24m Average total duration 7h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg 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 Liverpool to Swansea:
A bus is $50 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Swansea costing on average $97 (€77).
Other travel options to Swansea take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 54m.
Travel optionsfrom Liverpool to Swansea
How to get from Liverpool to Swansea by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Liverpool to Swansea is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
W05339+L647229:12 AM4h28Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1:40 PMSwansea station (SWA)$571One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus5:40 AM8h35Liverpool, Liverpool One2:15 PMSwansea, University Bay Campus$381One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- W05339+L647229:12 AM4h28Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1:40 PMSwansea station (SWA)$571One-way1 transfer
Other options
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P226248:43 AM4h47Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1:30 PMSwansea station (SWA)$1671One-way3 transfers
G86512+L64765+P226269:32 AM4h55Liverpool James Street (LVJ)2:27 PMSwansea station (SWA)$1671One-way2 transfers- W05337+C72660+P226248:33 AM4h57Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1:30 PMSwansea station (SWA)$1671One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:40 AM8h45Liverpool, Liverpool One2:25 PMSwansea, Quadrant Bus Station$381One-way1 transfer
- NX541 · NX11111:00 AM10h15Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place9:15 PMSwansea, University Bay Campus$471One-way1 transfer
- NX541 · NX1126:00 AM9h55Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place3:55 PMSwansea, University Bay Campus$481One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool to Swansea:
A bus is $50 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Swansea costing on average $97 (€77).
Other travel options to Swansea take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 54m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Liverpool and Swansea as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and arrive in Swansea station (SWA).
- Buses mostly depart from Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place and arrive in Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station.
- Travel with Transport for Wales, West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains to go to Swansea by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Swansea by bus.
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