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Compare bus and train for Swansea to Sheffield
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swansea to Sheffield 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 5h 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 $150.
Distance: 160 miles (258 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$150 Average price | $46 Average price Cheapest | $70 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 6m Average total duration Fastest 4h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 48m Average total duration 7h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 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 Sheffield
Compare the available ways to get from Swansea to Sheffield, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Swansea to Sheffield:
A bus is $104 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swansea to Sheffield costing on average $150.
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 48m.
Tickets start at around $150 compared to roughly $70 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$79. The journey takes 4h 36m versus 4h 25m 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 Sheffield
How to get from Swansea to Sheffield by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Swansea to Sheffield is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX111 · NX131
8:22 AM 7h48 Swansea, University Bay Campus 4:10 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) $26 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- NX111 · NX131
8:22 AM 7h48 Swansea, University Bay Campus 4:10 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) $26 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- G01062+
W351696:54 AM 4h24 Swansea station (SWA) 11:18 AM Sheffield station (SHF) $184 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
Y62420 · G38967+
W846837:52 AM 5h17 Swansea station (SWA) 1:09 PM Sheffield station (SHF) $62 1 One-way 2 transfers- W35169+G38947+W84677
6:54 AM 5h15 Swansea station (SWA) 12:09 PM Sheffield station (SHF) $66 1 One-way 2 transfers - G01067 · G00701+G39173
8:28 AM 5h00 Swansea station (SWA) 1:28 PM Sheffield station (SHF) $141 1 One-way 2 transfers
- NX507 · NX467
3:15 PM 13h40 Swansea, University Bay Campus 4:55 AM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) $32 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX507 · NX467
3:05 PM 13h50 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station 4:55 AM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) $32 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX111 · NX131
8:15 AM 7h55 Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station 4:10 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) $32 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Swansea to Sheffield:
A bus is $104 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swansea to Sheffield costing on average $150.
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 48m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Swansea and Sheffield 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 Sheffield station (SHF).
- Buses mostly depart from Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station and arrive in Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange).
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Sheffield by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Transport for Wales to go to Sheffield by train.
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