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Compare bus and train 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 an average ticket price of zł 217 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 51m. 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 zł 217, while a train costs an average of zł 561.
Distance: 160 miles (258 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
zł 561 Average price | zł 217 Average price Cheapest | zł 276 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 51m Average total duration Fastest 4h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 44m Average total duration 7h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 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 Sheffield to Swansea
Compare the available ways to get from Sheffield to Swansea, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Sheffield to Swansea:
A bus is zł 344 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sheffield to Swansea costing on average zł 561.
Other travel options to Swansea take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 44m.
Tickets start at around zł 561 compared to roughly zł 276 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -zł 284. The journey takes 4h 21m versus 4h 10m 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 Sheffield to Swansea
How to get from Sheffield to Swansea by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Sheffield to Swansea is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:20 AM 10h10 Sheffield 5:30 PM Swansea zł 133 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
7:20 AM 10h10 Sheffield 5:30 PM Swansea zł 133 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
1:50 PM 6h35 Sheffield 8:25 PM Swansea zł 171 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
11:00 AM 11h20 Sheffield 10:20 PM Swansea zł 149 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Sheffield to Swansea:
A bus is zł 344 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sheffield to Swansea costing on average zł 561.
Other travel options to Swansea take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 44m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sheffield and Swansea as scheduled services by bus and train 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 to go to Swansea by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway to go to Swansea by train.
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