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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 an average ticket price of £40 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 7m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £40, while a train costs an average of £74.
Distance: 222 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£74 Average Price | £40 Average Price Cheapest | £55 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 7m Average total duration Fastest 3h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 17m Average total duration 8h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg 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.
Compare the available ways to get from Derby to Swansea, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Derby to Swansea:
A coach is £34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Derby to Swansea costing on average £74.
Other travel options to Swansea take longer:
Coach takes on average 9h 17m.
Tickets start at around £74 compared to roughly £55 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£18. The journey takes 3h 37m versus 3h 35m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
How to get to Swansea from Derby by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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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The most popular day trips by train from Swansea are Cardiff, Bristol, Newport, Carmarthen and Neath. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Swansea on Omio.
Cardiff is a compact capital known for Welsh culture, Cardiff Castle and the energy of the Principality Stadium. Victorian arcades, civic landmarks and Cardiff Bay give it a character that feels both historic and modern.
Bristol is known for its maritime past, inventive culture and distinctive street art. Around the harbourside and Clifton, historic landmarks and a strong independent scene give the city an energetic but relaxed feel.
Newport is a South Wales city known for its industrial past, the Transporter Bridge and riverside setting on the Usk. Regenerated shopping areas and historic sites give it a practical mix of modern city life and local heritage.
Carmarthen is a historic market town in south-west Wales, known for its Roman roots, castle and links with Merlin. On the River Tywi, it has a compact centre, strong Welsh character and an everyday local feel.
Neath is a South Wales market town known for its industrial past and the ruins of Neath Abbey. It also serves as a convenient base for the waterfalls, woods and valleys that shape the surrounding landscape.
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.
This is compared to other travel options from Derby to Swansea:
A coach is £34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Derby to Swansea costing on average £74.
Other travel options to Swansea take longer:
Coach takes on average 9h 17m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Derby and Swansea as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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