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Compare train and bus for Swansea to Horley
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Swansea to Horley among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 42m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €27, while a train costs an average of €130.
Distance: 165 miles (267 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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€27 Average price Cheapest | €130 Average price | €60 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 39m Average total duration 6h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 42m Average total duration Fastest 4h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Swansea to Horley
Compare the available ways to get from Swansea to Horley, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Swansea to Horley:
A bus is €103 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swansea to Horley costing on average €130.
Other travel options to Horley take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 39m.
Tickets start at around €27 compared to roughly €60 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €33. The journey takes 6h 9m versus 4h 0m 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 Horley
How to get from Swansea to Horley by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Swansea to Horley is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:10 AM 6h25 Swansea 1:35 PM Horley €19 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
7:10 AM 6h25 Swansea 1:35 PM Horley €19 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
7:10 AM 6h25 Swansea 1:35 PM Horley €19 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
2:10 PM 6h25 Swansea 8:35 PM Horley €23 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Swansea to Horley:
A bus is €103 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swansea to Horley costing on average €130.
Other travel options to Horley take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 39m.
- Around 24 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Swansea and Horley 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 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South.
- Trains mostly depart from Swansea station (SWA) and arrive in Gatwick Airport (GTW).
- Travel with Great Western Railway to go to Horley by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Horley by bus.
- 21 direct buses per day with FlixBus, National Express.
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