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Compare train and bus for Nottingham to Swansea
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Swansea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $47 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 39m. 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 $47, while a train costs an average of $126.
Distance: 149 miles (241 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$126 Average price | $47 Average price Cheapest | $67 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 39m Average total duration Fastest 4h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 44m Average total duration 8h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Nottingham to Swansea
Compare the available ways to get from Nottingham to Swansea, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Swansea:
A bus is $79 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Swansea costing on average $126.
Other travel options to Swansea take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 44m.
Tickets start at around $126 compared to roughly $67 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$59. The journey takes 4h 9m versus 3h 42m 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 Nottingham to Swansea
How to get from Nottingham to Swansea by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Nottingham to Swansea is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
12:00 PM 11h40 Nottingham 11:40 PM Swansea $40 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
12:00 PM 11h40 Nottingham 11:40 PM Swansea $40 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
2:20 PM 10h10 Nottingham 12:30 AM Swansea $44 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Swansea:
A bus is $79 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Swansea costing on average $126.
Other travel options to Swansea take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 44m.
- Around 25 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nottingham and Swansea as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Nottingham station (NOT) and arrive in Swansea station (SWA).
- Buses mostly depart from Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station and arrive in Swansea, University Bay Campus.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Swansea by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales to go to Swansea by train.
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