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Compare train and bus for Oxford to Swansea
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oxford to Swansea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 37m. 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 $31, and a train costs an average of $81.
Distance: 115 miles (186 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$95 Average price | $46 Average price Cheapest | $51 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 7m Average total duration Fastest 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 52m Average total duration 6h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg 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 Oxford to Swansea:
A bus is $49 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oxford to Swansea costing on average $95 (€78).
Other travel options to Swansea take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 22m.
Travel optionsfrom Oxford to Swansea
How to get from Oxford to Swansea by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Oxford to Swansea is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus9:45 AM11h05Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station8:50 PMSwansea, University Bay Campus$451One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus9:45 AM11h05Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station8:50 PMSwansea, University Bay Campus$451One-way1 transfer
Fastest
C33147 · C012289:31 AM2h50Oxford station (OXF)12:21 PMSwansea station (SWA)$871One-way1 transfer
Other options
C00697 · C06026 · C0122611:28 AM3h00Oxford station (OXF)2:28 PMSwansea station (SWA)$871One-way2 transfers
C33151 · C33157 · C5004712:28 PM3h01Oxford station (OXF)3:29 PMSwansea station (SWA)$871One-way2 transfers
W35384 · Y15294 · C0122710:28 AM3h01Oxford station (OXF)1:29 PMSwansea station (SWA)$871One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus9:45 AM11h15Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station9:00 PMSwansea, Quadrant Bus Station$451One-way1 transfer
NX160 · NX11210:45 AM6h30Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station5:15 PMSwansea, University Bay Campus$581One-way1 transfer
NX160 · NX11210:45 AM6h40Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station5:25 PMSwansea, Quadrant Bus Station$581One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Oxford to Swansea:
A bus is $49 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oxford to Swansea costing on average $95 (€78).
Other travel options to Swansea take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 22m.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Oxford and Swansea as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Oxford station (OXF) and arrive in Swansea station (SWA).
- Buses mostly depart from Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station and arrive in Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station.
- Travel with Great Western Railway to go to Swansea by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Swansea by bus.
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