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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 prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 20m. 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 $20, and a train costs an average of $52.
Distance: 149 miles (241 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$142 Average price | $44 Average price Cheapest | $70 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 50m Average total duration Fastest 4h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 49m Average total duration 7h 19m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Swansea:
A bus is $98 (€78) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Swansea costing on average $142 (€113).
Other travel options to Swansea take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 19m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Swansea:
A bus is $98 (€78) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Swansea costing on average $142 (€113).
Other travel options to Swansea take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 19m.
- Around 20 buses per day.
- Around 6 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, Quadrant Bus Station.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country to go to Swansea by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Swansea by bus.
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