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Compare bus and train for Swansea to Plymouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swansea to Plymouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 29m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €30, while a train costs an average of €90.
Distance: 86 miles (140 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€90 Average price | €30 Average price Cheapest | €57 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 29m Average total duration Fastest 3h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 24m Average total duration 5h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Plymouth
Compare the available ways to get from Swansea to Plymouth, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Swansea to Plymouth:
A bus is €60 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swansea to Plymouth costing on average €90.
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 24m.
Tickets start at around €90 compared to roughly €57 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€32. The journey takes 3h 59m versus 3h 29m 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 Plymouth
How to get from Swansea to Plymouth by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Swansea to Plymouth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 11:20 PM6h55Swansea6:15 AMPlymouth€181One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 11:20 PM6h55Swansea6:15 AMPlymouth€181One-way0 transfers
Fastest
6:20 AM6h45Swansea1:05 PMPlymouth€411One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 12:55 AM7h55Swansea8:50 AMPlymouth€261One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Swansea to Plymouth:
A bus is €60 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swansea to Plymouth costing on average €90.
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 24m.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Swansea and Plymouth 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 Plymouth station (PLY).
- Buses mostly depart from Swansea, University Bay Campus and arrive in Plymouth, Coach Station.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales to go to Plymouth by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Plymouth by bus.
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