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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 prices starting from €21. 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 €21, and a train costs an average of €48.
Distance: 173 miles (279 km)
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€74 Average price | €31 Average price Cheapest |
4h 51m Average total duration Fastest 4h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 43m Average total duration 7h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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.
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FAQs: Travel from Swansea to Brighton
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This is compared to other travel options from Swansea to Brighton:
A bus is $34 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swansea to Brighton costing on average $60 (€48).
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 0m.
- Around 12 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, Quadrant Bus Station and arrive in Brighton, Preston Circus.
- Trains mostly depart from Swansea station (SWA) and arrive in Brighton station (BTN).
- Travel with National Express to go to Brighton by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Rail to go to Brighton by train.
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