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Compare train and bus 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 an average ticket price of $40 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 59m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $40, while a train costs an average of $103.
Distance: 173 miles (279 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$103 Average price | $40 Average price Cheapest | $78 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 59m Average total duration Fastest 4h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 38m Average total duration 7h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg 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 Swansea to Brighton
Compare the available ways to get from Swansea to Brighton, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Swansea to Brighton:
A bus is $63 (€53) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swansea to Brighton costing on average $103 (€86).
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 38m.
Tickets start at around $103 (€86) compared to roughly $78 (€65) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$24 (-€20). The journey takes 4h 29m versus 4h 23m 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 Swansea to Brighton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Swansea to Brighton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:35 PM 10h00 Swansea 2:35 AM Brighton $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
4:35 PM 10h00 Swansea 2:35 AM Brighton $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
9:10 PM 8h25 Swansea 5:35 AM Brighton $31 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
7:20 AM 9h15 Swansea 4:35 PM Brighton $42 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Swansea to Brighton:
A bus is $63 (€53) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swansea to Brighton costing on average $103 (€86).
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 38m.
- Around 28 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 train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Swansea, University Bay Campus and arrive in Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road.
- Trains mostly depart from Swansea station (SWA) and arrive in Brighton station (BTN).
- Travel with Great Western Railway to go to Brighton by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Brighton by bus.
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