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Compare bus and train for Luton to Swansea
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Luton to Swansea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $28 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 16m. 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 $28, while a train costs an average of $76.
Distance: 151 miles (244 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$76 Average price | $28 Average price Cheapest | $66 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 16m Average total duration Fastest 3h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 43m Average total duration 6h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Swansea:
A bus is $48 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Swansea costing on average $76.
Other travel options to Swansea take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 43m.
Tickets start at around $76 compared to roughly $66 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-10.16. The journey takes 3h 46m versus 3h 34m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Luton to Swansea
How to get from Luton to Swansea by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Luton to Swansea is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus10:25 PM6h55Luton5:20 AMSwansea, University Bay Campus$221One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus10:25 PM6h55Luton5:20 AMSwansea, University Bay Campus$221One-way1 transfer
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C382219:29 AM4h36Luton station (LUT)2:05 PMSwansea station (SWA)$681One-way2 transfers
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Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+
W3463112:47 PM5h18Luton station (LUT)6:05 PMSwansea station (SWA)$621One-way2 transfers
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C385358:29 AM4h36Luton station (LUT)1:05 PMSwansea station (SWA)$681One-way2 transfers
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C3846212:29 PM4h36Luton station (LUT)5:05 PMSwansea station (SWA)$681One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus10:25 PM7h05Luton5:30 AMSwansea, Quadrant Bus Station$221One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus2:15 PM6h30Luton8:45 PMSwansea, University Bay Campus$231One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus2:15 PM6h40Luton8:55 PMSwansea, Quadrant Bus Station$231One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Swansea:
A bus is $48 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Swansea costing on average $76.
Other travel options to Swansea take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 43m.
- Around 15 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Luton and Swansea as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Luton station (LUT) and arrive in Swansea station (SWA).
- Buses mostly depart from Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station and arrive in Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Stagecoach East, Arriva UK to go to Swansea by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, Thameslink to go to Swansea by train.
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