4.9
4.6
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Swansea to Nottingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swansea to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $41 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 48m. 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 $41, while a train costs an average of $117.
Distance: 149 miles (241 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$117 Average price | $41 Average price Cheapest | $67 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 48m Average total duration Fastest 4h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 41m Average total duration 8h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg 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 Nottingham
Compare the available ways to get from Swansea to Nottingham, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Swansea to Nottingham:
A bus is $77 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swansea to Nottingham costing on average $117.
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 41m.
Tickets start at around $117 compared to roughly $67 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$50. The journey takes 4h 18m versus 3h 47m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Swansea to Nottingham
How to get from Swansea to Nottingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Swansea to Nottingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX111 · NX1528:22 AM 7h53 Swansea, University Bay Campus 4:15 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station $30 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- NX111 · NX152
8:22 AM 7h53 Swansea, University Bay Campus 4:15 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station $30 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- G66712+
G150427:44 AM 4h17 Swansea station (SWA) 12:01 PM Nottingham station (NOT) $219 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- G00947+
G3919511:27 AM 4h32 Swansea station (SWA) 3:59 PM Nottingham station (NOT) $162 1 One-way 1 transfer - G00946+G39206
1:27 PM 4h34 Swansea station (SWA) 6:01 PM Nottingham station (NOT) $162 1 One-way 1 transfer - G00905+W35434
12:22 PM 4h39 Swansea station (SWA) 5:01 PM Nottingham station (NOT) $162 1 One-way 1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus
5:10 PM 6h55 Swansea, University Bay Campus 12:05 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station $34 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
5:00 PM 7h05 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station 12:05 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station $34 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX507 · NX450
3:15 PM 10h35 Swansea, University Bay Campus 1:50 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station $37 1 One-way 1 transfer
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Swansea to Nottingham
Travel to Nottingham easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Swansea to Nottingham.
This is compared to other travel options from Swansea to Nottingham:
A bus is $77 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swansea to Nottingham costing on average $117.
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 41m.
- Around 19 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Swansea and Nottingham 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 Nottingham station (NOT).
- Buses mostly depart from Swansea, University Bay Campus and arrive in Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Nottingham by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway to go to Nottingham by train.
Travelling from Swansea to Nottingham: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
