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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 28m. 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 $37.
Distance: 120 miles (194 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$99 Average price | $39 Average price Cheapest |
3h 58m Average total duration Fastest 3h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 37m Average total duration 7h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg 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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How to get from Swansea to Southampton by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Swansea to Southampton 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 Southampton:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swansea to Southampton costing on average $37 (€30).
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 0m.
- Around 16 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 National Express to go to Southampton by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Rail, first_great_western to go to Southampton by train.
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