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Compare train and bus for Swansea to Chester
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Swansea to Chester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $61 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 30m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $61, while a train costs an average of $117.
Distance: 117 miles (189 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$61 Average price Cheapest | $117 Average price | $53 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 49m Average total duration 9h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 4h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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 Chester:
A bus is $56 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swansea to Chester costing on average $117.
Other travel options to Chester take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 49m.
Tickets start at around $61 compared to roughly $53 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-8.63. The journey takes 9h 19m versus 3h 52m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Swansea to Chester
How to get from Swansea to Chester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Swansea to Chester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:30 AM4h48Swansea2:18 PMChester$891One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 9:30 AM4h48Swansea2:18 PMChester$891One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 9:30 AM4h48Swansea2:18 PMChester$891One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 8:41 AM5h37Swansea2:18 PMChester$941One-way0 transfers
- 8:50 AM5h29Swansea2:19 PMChester$1041One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Swansea to Chester:
A bus is $56 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swansea to Chester costing on average $117.
Other travel options to Chester take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 49m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Swansea and Chester 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 Chester station (CTR).
- Buses mostly depart from Swansea, University Bay Campus and arrive in Chester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange).
- Travel with Transport for Wales to go to Chester by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Chester by bus.
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