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Compare train and bus for Swansea to Southampton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swansea to Southampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $52 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 55m. 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 $52, while a train costs an average of $112.
Distance: 120 miles (194 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$112 Average price | $52 Average price Cheapest | $55 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 17m Average total duration 6h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg 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 Southampton
Compare the available ways to get from Swansea to Southampton, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Swansea to Southampton:
A bus is $61 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swansea to Southampton costing on average $112.
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 17m.
Tickets start at around $112 compared to roughly $55 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$56. The journey takes 3h 25m versus 3h 22m 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 Southampton
How to get from Swansea to Southampton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Swansea to Southampton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:35 PM 8h25 Swansea 1:00 AM Southampton $25 1 One-way 0 transfers
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4:35 PM 8h25 Swansea 1:00 AM Southampton $25 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
4:35 PM 8h25 Swansea 1:00 AM Southampton $25 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
2:20 PM 8h25 Swansea 10:45 PM Southampton $32 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Swansea to Southampton:
A bus is $61 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swansea to Southampton costing on average $112.
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 17m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Swansea and Southampton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Swansea, University Bay Campus and arrive in Southampton, Coach Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Swansea station (SWA) and arrive in Southampton Central (SOU).
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Southampton by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway to go to Southampton by train.
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