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Compare train and bus 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 prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a train costs an average of $103.
Distance: 86 miles (140 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$133 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest |
4h 43m Average total duration Fastest 4h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 27m Average total duration 5h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Swansea to Plymouth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Swansea to Plymouth:
A bus is $84 (€68) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swansea to Plymouth costing on average $103 (€83).
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 45m.
- 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 train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station and arrive in Plymouth, Coach Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Swansea station (SWA) and arrive in Plymouth station (PLY).
- Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Rail, first_great_western, Transport for Wales to go to Plymouth by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Plymouth by bus.
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