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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Swansea to Edinburgh
Cheapest price
€57
Average price
€71
Fastest journey
13 h 45 m
Average duration
15 h 22 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
484 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Swansea to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Swansea to Edinburgh will cost around €71 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €57.
Of the 3 buses that leave Swansea for Edinburgh on Mon, Nov 24, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Nov 24 the direct buses cover the 484 km distance in an average of 15 h 22 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 13 h 45 m .
On Mon, Nov 24 the slowest buses will take 16 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Swansea to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Swansea to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €33, and a train costs an average of €46.
Distance: 484 km
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| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
€60 Average price Cheapest | €101 Average price | €214 Average price |
14h 22m Average total duration 13h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 44m Average total duration 7h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Swansea to Edinburgh bus times
The table below shows live departures for Swansea to Edinburgh buses for today, Sunday, November 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:05 PM Swansea | 16h00 | 7:05 AM Edinburgh | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, November 24 | |||||
| 5:45 AM Swansea | 13h45 | 7:30 PM Edinburgh | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Swansea to Edinburgh
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Buses from Swansea to Edinburgh run on average 6 times per day, taking around 13h 52m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €33 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 04:26, the last at 23:40. The fastest bus covers the 484 km distance in 13h 10m.
Distance 484 km |
Average bus duration 13h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price €33 |
Buses per day 6 |
Fastest bus 13h 10m |
First bus 04:26 |
Last bus 23:40 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, National Express from Swansea to EdinburghYou can travel by bus between Swansea to Edinburgh with FlixBus, National Express for as low as €33. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Swansea to Edinburgh
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Swansea to Edinburgh
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café at the Station (in the station)
- Sandwich Shop (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 10, 11, 12, 16, 22, 25, 26, 44 Trams: T50 Trains: Edinburgh Waverley Station
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