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Compare train and bus for Swansea to Cambridge
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swansea to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 7m. 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 $28, and a train costs an average of $59.
Distance: 177 miles (286 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$85 Average price | $32 Average price Cheapest | $76 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 37m Average total duration Fastest 4h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 40m Average total duration 7h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Swansea to Cambridge:
A bus is $53 (€43) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swansea to Cambridge costing on average $85 (€69).
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 10m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Swansea to Cambridge:
A bus is $53 (€43) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swansea to Cambridge costing on average $85 (€69).
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 10m.
- Around 14 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Swansea and Cambridge 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 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece).
- Trains mostly depart from Swansea station (SWA) and arrive in Cambridge station (CBG).
- Travel with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Cambridge by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Cambridge by bus.
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