How to travel from Swansea to Horley

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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 €32 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 6h 37m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €32, while a bus costs an average of €32.

Distance: 165 miles (267 km)

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€32

Average price

Cheapest

€59

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

6h 37m

Average total duration

Fastest

6h 7m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 0m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

National Express

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The cheapest way to travel from Swansea to Horley is a bus with an average price of €32.

This is compared to other travel options from Swansea to Horley:

A bus is €144 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swansea to Horley costing on average €176.

The fastest way to travel from Swansea to Horley is by train with an average journey time of 4h 32m.

Other travel options to Horley take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 37m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Swansea and Horley including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Swansea to Horley among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around €32 compared to roughly €59 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €27. The journey takes 6h 7m 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.

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from Swansea to Horley

How to get from Swansea to Horley by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Swansea to Horley is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • National Express
    3:00 AM6h00
    Swansea
    9:00 AMHorley
    161One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • National Express
    3:00 AM6h00
    Swansea
    9:00 AMHorley
    161One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • National Express
    3:00 AM6h00
    Swansea
    9:00 AMHorley
    161One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBus
    3:10 PM6h25
    Swansea
    9:35 PMHorley
    181One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBus
    10:30 PM6h00
    Swansea
    4:30 AMHorley
    181One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBus
    11:30 PM6h00
    Swansea
    5:30 AMHorley
    221One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Swansea to Horley

Travel to Horley easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Swansea to Horley.

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There are 2 options to travel between Swansea and Horley including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Swansea to Horley is a bus with an average price of €32.

This is compared to other travel options from Swansea to Horley:

A bus is €144 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swansea to Horley costing on average €176.

The fastest way to travel from Swansea to Horley is by train with an average journey time of 4h 32m.

Other travel options to Horley take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 37m.

The distance from Swansea to Horley is approximately 165 miles (267 km).
The average frequency per day from Swansea to Horley is:
  • Around 24 buses per day.
  • Around 3 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Swansea to Horley:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Swansea to Horley, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Horley by bus.
  • Travel with Great Western Railway to go to Horley by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Swansea to Horley:
  • 22 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Swansea to Horley often also extend their vacation to go to Longford, London, Oxford, Brighton, Bristol. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Horley and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Horley to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
One to two days are generally sufficient to explore Horley, as it serves primarily as a convenient base for nearby attractions and Gatwick Airport.

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