How to travel from Sheffield to Swansea

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Compare train and bus for Sheffield to Swansea

Omio recommends booking the bus 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 €20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 21m. 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 €48.

Distance: 160 miles (258 km)

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€33

Average price

Cheapest

€72

Average price

7h 59m

Average total duration

7h 29m

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30m

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4h 51m

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4h 21m

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30m

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0.3 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.2kg

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from Sheffield to Swansea

How to get from Sheffield to Swansea by train, bus or flight.

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bus

The best way to travel from Sheffield to Swansea is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National Express
11:50AM7h50
Sheffield
07:40PMSwansea
$251One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National Express
11:50AM7h50
Sheffield
07:40PMSwansea
$251One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
01:40PM7h40
Sheffield
09:20PMSwansea
$431One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Sheffield to Swansea

Travel to Swansea easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Sheffield to Swansea.

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There are 2 options to travel between Sheffield and Swansea including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Sheffield to Swansea is a bus with an average price of $25 (€20).

This is compared to other travel options from Sheffield to Swansea:

A bus is $35 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sheffield to Swansea costing on average $60 (€48).

The fastest way to travel from Sheffield to Swansea is by train with an average journey time of 4h 37m.

Other travel options to Swansea take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 35m.

The distance from Sheffield to Swansea is approximately 160 miles (258 km).
The average frequency per day from Sheffield to Swansea is:
  • Around 13 buses per day.
  • Around 6 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Sheffield to Swansea:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Sheffield to Swansea, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Great Western Rail, Cross Country to go to Swansea by train.
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Swansea by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Sheffield to Swansea often also extend their vacation to go to London, Cardiff, Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Swansea and these popular destinations at a great price.

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