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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 an average ticket price of CHF 25 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 38m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF 25, while a train costs an average of CHF 83.
Distance: 164 miles (264 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
CHF 83 Average price | CHF 25 Average price Cheapest | CHF 70 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 38m Average total duration Fastest 3h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 33m Average total duration 5h 3m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Swansea to London
Compare the available ways to get from Swansea to London, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Swansea to London:
A bus is CHF 59 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swansea to London costing on average CHF 83.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 33m.
You'll arrive about 40m sooner (3h 8m by train vs 3h 48m by car). Tickets start at around CHF 83 compared to roughly CHF 70 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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 PM 4h35 Swansea, University Bay Campus 8:45 PM London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) CHF 21 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
4:10 PM 4h35 Swansea, University Bay Campus 8:45 PM London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) CHF 21 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- W35160
4:59 AM 2h45 Swansea station (SWA) 7:44 AM London Paddington (PAD) CHF 75 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- W35188
1:22 PM 2h47 Swansea station (SWA) 4:09 PM London Paddington (PAD) CHF 75 1 One-way 0 transfers - W35202
6:23 PM 2h47 Swansea station (SWA) 9:10 PM London Paddington (PAD) CHF 75 1 One-way 0 transfers - G15051
8:23 PM 2h48 Swansea station (SWA) 11:11 PM London Paddington (PAD) CHF 75 1 One-way 0 transfers
- FlixBus
4:05 PM 4h40 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station 8:45 PM London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) CHF 21 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
9:25 AM 4h55 Swansea, University Bay Campus 2:20 PM London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) CHF 21 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
4:10 PM 5h00 Swansea, University Bay Campus 9:10 PM London, Victoria Coach Station CHF 21 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Swansea to London:
A bus is CHF 59 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swansea to London costing on average CHF 83.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 33m.
- Around 43 buses per day.
- Around 21 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 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV).
- Buses mostly depart from Swansea, University Bay Campus and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales, South Western Railway to go to London by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to London by bus.
- 15 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway.
- 28 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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