How to travel from Swansea to Leicester

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Compare train and bus for Swansea to Leicester

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Swansea to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €17, and a train costs an average of €48.

Distance: 138 miles (223 km)

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€26

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€122

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7h 45m

Average total duration

7h 15m

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4h 20m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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from Swansea to Leicester

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

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

National Express
05:45AM6h10
Swansea
11:55AMLeicester
$231One-way
0 transfers

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National Express
05:45AM6h10
Swansea
11:55AMLeicester
$231One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
05:45AM6h10
Swansea
11:55AMLeicester
$231One-way
0 transfers

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National Express
01:15PM9h10
Swansea
10:25PMLeicester
$321One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Swansea to Leicester

Travel to Leicester 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 Leicester.

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There are 2 options to travel between Swansea and Leicester including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Swansea to Leicester is a bus with an average price of $22 (€17).

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

A bus is $39 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swansea to Leicester costing on average $60 (€48).

The fastest way to travel from Swansea to Leicester is by train with an average journey time of 4h 16m.

Other travel options to Leicester take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 50m.

The distance from Swansea to Leicester is approximately 138 miles (223 km).
The average frequency per day from Swansea to Leicester is:
  • Around 18 buses per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Swansea and Leicester 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 Leicester:
  • Buses mostly depart from Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station and arrive in Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station.
  • Trains mostly depart from Swansea station (SWA) and arrive in Leicester station (LEI).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Swansea to Leicester, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Leicester by bus.
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Rail, Transport for Wales, first_great_western, Transport for Wales to go to Leicester by train.
Omio customers who travel from Swansea to Leicester often also extend their vacation to go to London, Birmingham, London St Pancras International (STP), Nottingham, Manchester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Leicester and these popular destinations at a great price.

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