How to travel from Swansea to Brighton

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Compare bus and train for Swansea to Brighton

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swansea to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $22. 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 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, and a train costs an average of $63.

Distance: 173 miles (279 km)

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$111

Average price

$34

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Cheapest

4h 51m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 21m

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7h 52m

Average total duration

7h 22m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

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0.3 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

Great Western Rail

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National Express

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from Swansea to Brighton

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

National Express
05:20PM9h15
Swansea
02:35AMBrighton
$291One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National Express
05:20PM9h15
Swansea
02:35AMBrighton
$291One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
05:20PM9h15
Swansea
02:35AMBrighton
$291One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Swansea to Brighton

Travel to Brighton 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 Swansea to Brighton.

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There are 2 options to travel between Swansea and Brighton including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Swansea to Brighton is a bus with an average price of $22 (€18).

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

A bus is $41 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swansea to Brighton costing on average $63 (€52).

The fastest way to travel from Swansea to Brighton is by train with an average journey time of 4h 35m.

Other travel options to Brighton take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 30m.

The distance from Swansea to Brighton is approximately 173 miles (279 km).
The average frequency per day from Swansea to Brighton is:
  • Around 16 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Swansea and Brighton as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Swansea to Brighton:
  • Trains mostly depart from Swansea station (SWA) and arrive in Brighton station (BTN).
  • Buses mostly depart from Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station and arrive in Brighton, Preston Circus.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Swansea to Brighton, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Great Western Rail to go to Brighton by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Brighton by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Swansea to Brighton often also extend their vacation to go to London, London Victoria (VIC), London Gatwick Airport, London Bridge (LBG), Manchester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Brighton and these popular destinations at a great price.

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