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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 $21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 4m. 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 $69.
Distance: 177 miles (286 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$86 Average price | $33 Average price Cheapest |
4h 34m Average total duration Fastest 4h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 38m Average total duration 7h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
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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 Cambridge by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Swansea to Cambridge is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Swansea to Cambridge:
A bus is $48 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swansea to Cambridge costing on average $69 (€56).
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 30m.
- Around 12 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Swansea station (SWA) and arrive in Cambridge station (CBG).
- Buses mostly depart from Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station and arrive in Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece).
- Travel with National Express to go to Cambridge by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Rail, first_great_western to go to Cambridge by train.
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