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Compare bus and train for Swansea to Longford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swansea to Longford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $46 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 6m. 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 $46, while a train costs an average of $139.
Distance: 150 miles (242 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$139 Average price | $46 Average price Cheapest | $160 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 6m Average total duration Fastest 3h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 22m Average total duration 4h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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 Longford:
A bus is $92 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swansea to Longford costing on average $139.
Other travel options to Longford take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 22m.
Tickets start at around $46 compared to roughly $160 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $113. The journey takes 4h 52m versus 3h 5m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Swansea to Longford
How to get from Swansea to Longford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Swansea to Longford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus10:10 PM4h35Swansea, University Bay Campus2:45 AMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3$261One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus10:10 PM4h35Swansea, University Bay Campus2:45 AMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3$261One-way0 transfers
Fastest
NX20112:35 AM3h55Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station4:30 AMLongford$281One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus11:30 PM4h35Swansea, University Bay Campus4:05 AMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3$261One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus10:00 PM4h45Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station2:45 AMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3$261One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:20 PM4h45Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station4:05 AMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3$261One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Swansea to Longford:
A bus is $92 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swansea to Longford costing on average $139.
Other travel options to Longford take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 22m.
- Around 47 buses per day.
- Around 21 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Swansea and Longford as scheduled services by bus and train 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, Quadrant Bus Station and arrive in London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3.
- Travel with Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway to go to Longford by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Longford by bus.
- 35 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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