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Compare train and bus for Swansea to Exeter
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Swansea to Exeter among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $36 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 32m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $36, while a train costs an average of $87.
Distance: 64 miles (104 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$36 Average price Cheapest | $87 Average price | $54 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 7m Average total duration 4h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 32m Average total duration Fastest 3h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg 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 Exeter:
A bus is $52 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swansea to Exeter costing on average $87.
Other travel options to Exeter take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 7m.
Tickets start at around $87 compared to roughly $54 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-33.74. The journey takes 3h 2m versus 2h 47m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Swansea to Exeter
How to get from Swansea to Exeter by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Swansea to Exeter is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX201 · NX202 · NX1011:20 PM5h55Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station7:15 PMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court$351One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- NX201 · NX202 · NX1011:20 PM5h55Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station7:15 PMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court$351One-way2 transfers
Fastest
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G011492:20 PM3h46Swansea station (SWA)6:06 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)$1111One-way2 transfers
Other options
- C42439 · C42188+Y624029:19 AM3h47Swansea station (SWA)1:06 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)$1111One-way2 transfers
- W35172+G011346:51 AM3h53Swansea station (SWA)10:44 AMExeter St Davids (EXD)$1111One-way1 transfer
- C42295+G011624:48 PM3h56Swansea station (SWA)8:44 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)$1111One-way1 transfer
- NX111 · NX1017:32 AM5h08Swansea, University Bay Campus12:40 PMExeter, Honiton Road$371One-way1 transfer
- NX111 · NX1017:25 AM5h25Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station12:50 PMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court$371One-way1 transfer
- NX202 · NX1049:20 AM5h35Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station2:55 PMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court$371One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Swansea to Exeter:
A bus is $52 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swansea to Exeter costing on average $87.
Other travel options to Exeter take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 7m.
- Around 18 trains per day.
- Around 13 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Swansea and Exeter 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 Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court.
- Trains mostly depart from Swansea station (SWA) and arrive in Exeter St Davids (EXD).
- Travel with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR), Transport for Wales to go to Exeter by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Exeter by bus.
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