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Compare train and bus for Swansea to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swansea to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 56m. 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 $11, and a train costs an average of $40.
Distance: 164 miles (264 km)
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$84 Average price | $27 Average price Cheapest |
3h 26m Average total duration Fastest 2h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 48m Average total duration 5h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Swansea to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Swansea to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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NX202 · NX509Fastest
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This is compared to other travel options from Swansea to London:
A bus is $29 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swansea to London costing on average $40 (€33).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 35m.
- Around 35 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Swansea and London 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 London Paddington (PAD).
- Buses mostly depart from Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to London by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Rail, first_great_western to go to London by train.
- 19 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Great Western Rail, first_great_western.
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