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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 an average ticket price of $23 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 22m. 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 $23, while a train costs an average of $95.
Distance: 164 miles (264 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$95 Average price | $23 Average price Cheapest |
4h 22m Average total duration Fastest 3h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 11m Average total duration 4h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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.
FlixBus · FlixBus10:00 PM7h20London, Victoria Coach Station5:20 AMSwansea, University Bay Campus$231One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus10:00 PM7h20London, Victoria Coach Station5:20 AMSwansea, University Bay Campus$231One-way1 transfer
Fastest
W3541711:48 AM2h41London Paddington (PAD)2:29 PMSwansea station (SWA)$911One-way0 transfers
Other options
W3462412:48 PM2h42London Paddington (PAD)3:30 PMSwansea station (SWA)$911One-way0 transfers
G149458:48 PM2h53London Paddington (PAD)11:41 PMSwansea station (SWA)$911One-way0 transfers
W354269:48 PM2h56London Paddington (PAD)12:44 AMSwansea station (SWA)$911One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus10:00 PM7h30London, Victoria Coach Station5:30 AMSwansea, Quadrant Bus Station$231One-way1 transfer
NX5078:30 AM4h25London, Victoria Coach Station12:55 PMSwansea, University Bay Campus$241One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus5:30 AM7h55London, Victoria Coach Station1:25 PMSwansea, University Bay Campus$251One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Swansea:
A bus is $73 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Swansea costing on average $95.
Other travel options to Swansea take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 11m.
- Around 31 buses per day.
- Around 10 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) and arrive in Swansea station (SWA).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Swansea, University Bay Campus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Swansea by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to Swansea by bus.
- 10 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR).
- 18 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus.
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