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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 $51.
Distance: 164 miles (264 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$87 Average price | $25 Average price Cheapest | $87 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 26m Average total duration Fastest 2h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 47m Average total duration 5h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Swansea to London:
A bus is $62 (€50) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swansea to London costing on average $87 (€71).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 17m.
Travel optionsfrom Swansea to London
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.
FlixBus4:10 PM4h35Swansea, University Bay Campus8:45 PMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)$231One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus4:10 PM4h35Swansea, University Bay Campus8:45 PMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)$231One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- W351604:59 AM2h45Swansea station (SWA)7:44 AMLondon Paddington (PAD)$901One-way0 transfers
Other options
- G150518:23 PM2h48Swansea station (SWA)11:11 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)$901One-way0 transfers
- W354377:19 PM2h50Swansea station (SWA)10:09 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)$901One-way0 transfers
- W35431+
AW70060012:15 AM7h01Swansea station (SWA)7:16 AMLondon Paddington (PAD)$911One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus4:05 PM4h40Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station8:45 PMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)$231One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus4:10 PM5h00Swansea, University Bay Campus9:10 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$231One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus4:05 PM5h05Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station9:10 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$231One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Swansea to London:
A bus is $62 (€50) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swansea to London costing on average $87 (€71).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 17m.
- Around 37 buses per day.
- Around 10 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, FlixBus, Megabus to go to London by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to London by train.
- 22 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus.
- 7 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR).
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