Where do I depart from London? Where do I arrive in Swansea?

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Swansea: Buses mostly leave from London, Victoria Coach Station and tend to arrive in Swansea, University Bay Campus. Trains mostly depart from London Paddington and arrive in Swansea.

What companies run services between London and Swansea?

The following travel companies offer services from London to Swansea: Travel with National Express, Megabus or FlixBus for buses to Swansea. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Megabus London to Swansea tickets on Omio for $10 (€9). Travel with Great Western Rail or first_great_western for trains to Swansea. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Great Western Rail London to Swansea tickets on Omio for $39 (€34).

Can I travel directly to Swansea from London?

Yes, there are direct routes from London to Swansea with the following travel companies: You can find 3 direct buses per day to Swansea with National Express, Megabus or FlixBus. You'll find 16 direct trains a day to Swansea with Great Western Rail or first_great_western. Direct services to Swansea tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

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Travel Information to Swansea from London

Distance	164 miles (264 km)
Available travel modes	Train or bus
Ticket price range	$10 - $39
Cheapest mode	Bus • $10 (€9) • 4 h 38 min
Fastest mode	Train • $39 (€34) • 2 h 39 min
Popular travel companies	National Express or Great Western Rail

Take a train or bus to travel 164 miles (264 km) from London to Swansea. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are National Express or Great Western Rail among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from London to Swansea.

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from London to Swansea

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

Our recommendation

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

08:30AM4h35

London, Victoria Coach Station

01:05PMSwansea

$351One-way

0 transfers

Cheapest

01:30PM5h45

London, Victoria Coach Station

07:15PMSwansea

$251One-way

0 transfers

Fastest

04:18PM2h39

London Paddington (PAD)

06:57PMSwansea station (SWA)

$1391One-way

0 transfers

Other options

Train

Bus

10:48AM2h44

London Paddington (PAD)

01:32PMSwansea station (SWA)

$1011One-way

0 transfers

11:48AM2h41

London Paddington (PAD)

02:29PMSwansea station (SWA)

$1011One-way

0 transfers

01:48PM2h42

London Paddington (PAD)

04:30PMSwansea station (SWA)

$1011One-way

0 transfers

03:00PM5h30

London, Victoria Coach Station

08:30PMSwansea

$251One-way

0 transfers

12:00PM5h20

London, Victoria Coach Station

05:20PMSwansea

$301One-way

0 transfers

04:30PM4h50

London, Victoria Coach Station

09:20PMSwansea

$301One-way

0 transfers

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How to get from London to Swansea

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from London to Swansea, 60,23% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from London to Swansea and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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All travel companies: Bus from London to Swansea

You can travel by travel to Swansea from London with National Express and FlixBus. When you search Omio for times and tickets, we’ll show you the best deals available.

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

National Express is the leading travel company for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 travel a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveler in mind. All National Express travel are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most travel are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the London - Swansea travel: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

FAQs: Travel from London to Swansea

FAQs: 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 London to Swansea.

There are 2 travel options from London to Swansea: train or bus.

The cheapest way to get from London to Swansea is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $10 (€9) compared to other travel options to Swansea:

A bus is $29 (€25) less than a train for this journey with tickets for a train from London to Swansea costing on average $39 (€34).

The fastest way from London to Swansea is by train with an average journey time of 2 h 39 min.

There are alternative travel options to Swansea that take longer:

Getting to Swansea by bus takes 4 h 38 min on average.

The London to Swansea distance is around 164 miles (264 km).

The average frequency per day from London to Swansea is:

5 buses a day.
16 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from London to Swansea as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Swansea:

Buses mostly leave from London, Victoria Coach Station and tend to arrive in Swansea, University Bay Campus.
Trains mostly depart from London Paddington and arrive in Swansea.

The following travel companies offer services from London to Swansea:

Travel with National Express, Megabus or FlixBus for buses to Swansea. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Megabus London to Swansea tickets on Omio for $10 (€9).
Travel with Great Western Rail or first_great_western for trains to Swansea. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Great Western Rail London to Swansea tickets on Omio for $39 (€34).

Yes, there are direct routes from London to Swansea with the following travel companies:

You can find 3 direct buses per day to Swansea with National Express, Megabus or FlixBus.
You'll find 16 direct trains a day to Swansea with Great Western Rail or first_great_western.

Direct services to Swansea tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

Omio customers who travel from London to Swansea often also extend their vacation to go to Cardiff, Bristol, Birmingham or 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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