How to travel from London to Swansea

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Compare train and bus for London to Swansea

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Swansea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 50m. 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 $11, and a train costs an average of $52.

Distance: 164 miles (264 km)

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$88

Average price

$24

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3h 20m

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2h 50m

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5h 49m

Average total duration

5h 19m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.3 - 0.7kg

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Great Western Rail

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

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from London to Swansea

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

Our recommendation

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

FlixBusFlixBus
10:00AM5h30
London, Victoria Coach Station
03:30PMSwansea, University Bay Campus
$281One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National ExpressNX509 · NX201
02:00PM5h50
London, Victoria Coach Station
07:50PMSwansea, Quadrant Bus Station
$191One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Great Western RailL23052
01:48PM2h40
London Paddington (PAD)
04:28PMSwansea station (SWA)
$961One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Great Western RailL23048
10:48AM2h45
London Paddington (PAD)
01:33PMSwansea station (SWA)
$961One-way
0 transfers
Great Western RailL23046
08:48AM2h45
London Paddington (PAD)
11:33AMSwansea station (SWA)
$961One-way
0 transfers
Great Western RailL23049
11:48AM2h42
London Paddington (PAD)
02:30PMSwansea station (SWA)
$961One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
10:00AM5h40
London, Victoria Coach Station
03:40PMSwansea, Quadrant Bus Station
$281One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX508
12:00PM4h35
London, Victoria Coach Station
04:35PMSwansea, University Bay Campus
$241One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX508
12:00PM4h45
London, Victoria Coach Station
04:45PMSwansea, Quadrant Bus Station
$241One-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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FAQs: Travel from London 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 London to Swansea.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between London and Swansea including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Swansea is a bus with an average price of $11 (€9).

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

A bus is $41 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Swansea costing on average $52 (€43).

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

Other travel options to Swansea take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 35m.

The distance from London to Swansea is approximately 164 miles (264 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Swansea is:
  • Around 30 buses per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Swansea:
  • Trains mostly depart from London Paddington (PAD) and arrive in Swansea station (SWA).
  • Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Swansea, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Swansea by bus.
  • Travel with Great Western Rail, first_great_western to go to Swansea by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Swansea with the following travel companies:
  • 17 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus.
  • 6 direct trains per day with Great Western Rail, first_great_western.
Omio customers who travel from London to Swansea often also extend their vacation to go to Cardiff, Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester, London Paddington (PAD). 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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