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Compare train and coach for Derby to Swansea
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Derby to Swansea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 10m. 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 coach costs an average of £25, and a train costs an average of £42.
Distance: 222 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£85 Average Price | £32 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 40m Average total duration Fastest 4h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 18m Average total duration 5h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get to Swansea from Derby by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Derby to Swansea is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Derby to Swansea
Travel to Swansea easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Derby to Swansea.

There are 2 travel options from Derby to Swansea: train or coach.
The cheapest way to travel to Swansea from Derby is a coach with an average price of £16.
This is compared to other travel options from Derby to Swansea:
A coach is £20 less than a train with an average ticket price of £36 from Derby to Swansea.
The fastest way to get to Swansea from Derby is by train with an average travel time of 3 h 29 min.
Other travel options to Swansea take longer:
Taking a coach requires on average 5 h 30 min of travel time.
You should expect to travel around 137 miles from Derby to Swansea.
The average frequency per day from Derby to Swansea is:
- 7 coaches per day.
- 8 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Swansea from Derby as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Derby to Swansea:
The following travel companies offer services from Derby to Swansea:
- National Express can get you to Swansea by coach. You can find a good deal for coach tickets with National Express from Derby to Swansea for £16 on Omio.
- Travel with CrossCountry or Cross Country for trains to Swansea. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for CrossCountry Derby to Swansea tickets on Omio for £36.
Yes, there are direct routes from Derby to Swansea with the following travel companies:
- You can travel directly by coach with.
- You can take a direct train with.
Direct services to Swansea tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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