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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 prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 1m. 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 $16, and a train costs an average of $44.
Distance: 64 miles (104 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$22 Average price Cheapest | $78 Average price | $53 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 13m Average total duration 4h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 31m Average total duration Fastest 3h 1m 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 |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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 Exeter:
A bus is $56 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swansea to Exeter costing on average $78 (€64).
Other travel options to Exeter take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 43m.
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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.
10:20 PM5h45Swansea4:05 AMExeter$211One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 10:20 PM5h45Swansea4:05 AMExeter$211One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 10:30 PM5h35Swansea4:05 AMExeter$221One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 6:10 AM6h00Swansea12:10 PMExeter$271One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Swansea to Exeter:
A bus is $56 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swansea to Exeter costing on average $78 (€64).
Other travel options to Exeter take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 43m.
- Around 17 trains per day.
- Around 8 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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