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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 prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, and a train costs an average of $66.
Distance: 120 miles (194 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$95 Average price | $34 Average price Cheapest | $56 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 57m Average total duration Fastest 3h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 25m Average total duration 6h 55m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Swansea to Southampton:
A bus is $61 (€50) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swansea to Southampton costing on average $95 (€77).
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 55m.
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.
- NX507 · NX0324:40 PM8h20Swansea, University Bay Campus1:00 AMSouthampton, Coach Station$361One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- NX507 · NX0324:40 PM8h20Swansea, University Bay Campus1:00 AMSouthampton, Coach Station$361One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- G15045+
G0100910:22 AM3h21Swansea station (SWA)1:43 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)$1921One-way1 transfer
Other options
- W35432 · G150068:23 AM3h39Swansea station (SWA)12:02 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)$1051One-way1 transfer
- W35178 · G150089:22 AM3h40Swansea station (SWA)1:02 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)$1051One-way1 transfer
- G15046 · G1501211:22 AM3h41Swansea station (SWA)3:03 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)$1051One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus3:25 AM7h35Swansea, University Bay Campus11:00 AMSouthampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)$441One-way1 transfer- FlixBus · FlixBus3:15 AM7h45Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station11:00 AMSouthampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)$441One-way1 transfer
- NX507 · NX0322:35 PM9h00Swansea, University Bay Campus11:35 PMSouthampton, Coach Station$481One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Swansea to Southampton:
A bus is $61 (€50) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swansea to Southampton costing on average $95 (€77).
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 55m.
- Around 18 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Swansea station (SWA) and arrive in Southampton Central (SOU).
- Buses mostly depart from Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station and arrive in Southampton, Coach Station.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Southampton by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Southampton by bus.
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