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Compare bus and train for London to Swansea
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London to Swansea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 50m. 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 €9, and a train costs an average of €43.
Distance: 264 km
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€19 Average price Cheapest | €72 Average price |
5h 49m Average total duration 5h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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 London to Swansea by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Swansea is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from London to Swansea
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Swansea:
A bus is €33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Swansea costing on average €43.
Other travel options to Swansea take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 35m.
- Around 30 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Swansea as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from London Paddington (PAD) and arrive in Swansea station (SWA).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station.
- Travel with Great Western Rail, first_great_western to go to Swansea by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Swansea by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Great Western Rail, first_great_western.
- 17 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus.
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