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Compare train and bus for Swansea to Bristol
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Swansea to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 48m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $24.
Distance: 59 miles (95 km)
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$12 Average price Cheapest | $44 Average price |
3h 4m Average total duration 2h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Swansea to Bristol by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Swansea to Bristol is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Swansea to Bristol
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This is compared to other travel options from Swansea to Bristol:
A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swansea to Bristol costing on average $24 (€20).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 25m.
- Around 25 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Swansea and Bristol as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Swansea station (SWA) and arrive in Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
- Buses mostly depart from Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station and arrive in Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St).
- Travel with FlixBus, Megabus, National Express to go to Bristol by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Rail, Transport for Wales, first_great_western, Transport for Wales to go to Bristol by train.
- 20 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Megabus, National Express.
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