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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 Average price Cheapest | €122 Average price |
7h 45m Average total duration 7h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 3h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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.

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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).
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 50m.
- 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Swansea station (SWA) and arrive in Leicester station (LEI).
- Buses mostly depart from Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station and arrive in Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station.
- 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.
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