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Compare train and bus for Sheffield to Swansea
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sheffield to Swansea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 19m. 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 $23, and a train costs an average of $63.
Distance: 160 miles (258 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$89 Average price | $42 Average price Cheapest |
4h 49m Average total duration Fastest 4h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 6m Average total duration 7h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Sheffield to Swansea is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Sheffield to Swansea:
A bus is $40 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sheffield to Swansea costing on average $63 (€51).
Other travel options to Swansea take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 35m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sheffield and Swansea as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Sheffield station (SHF) and arrive in Swansea station (SWA).
- Buses mostly depart from Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) and arrive in Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Swansea by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Great Western Rail, Cross Country to go to Swansea by train.
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