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Compare train and bus for Plymouth to Swansea
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Plymouth to Swansea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF35 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 10m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF35, while a train costs an average of CHF108.
Distance: 86 miles (140 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
CHF108 Average price | CHF35 Average price Cheapest | CHF56 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 3h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 24m Average total duration 5h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Plymouth to Swansea:
A bus is CHF73 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth to Swansea costing on average CHF108.
Other travel options to Swansea take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 24m.
Tickets start at around CHF108 compared to roughly CHF56 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF-52.49. The journey takes 3h 40m versus 3h 25m 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.
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How to get from Plymouth to Swansea by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Plymouth to Swansea is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 2:40 PM8h00Plymouth10:40 PMSwanseaCHF231One-way0 transfers
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- 2:40 PM8h00Plymouth10:40 PMSwanseaCHF231One-way0 transfers
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- 2:40 PM8h00Plymouth10:40 PMSwanseaCHF231One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Plymouth to Swansea:
A bus is CHF73 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth to Swansea costing on average CHF108.
Other travel options to Swansea take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 24m.
- Around 15 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Plymouth and Swansea as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Plymouth station (PLY) and arrive in Swansea station (SWA).
- Buses mostly depart from Plymouth, Coach Station and arrive in Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station.
- Travel with CrossCountry to go to Swansea by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Swansea by bus.
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