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Compare train, coach and flight for Edinburgh to Swansea
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Swansea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. 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 coach costs an average of £31, and a train costs an average of £75.
Distance: 484 km
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Most popular Flight | Coach | Train |
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£80 Average Price | £55 Average Price Cheapest | £193 Average Price |
4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 14h 37m Average total duration 14h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 48m Average total duration 7h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
1.5 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | 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 Edinburgh by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Swansea is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh to Swansea.
There are 3 ways to get from Edinburgh to Swansea: train, coach or flight.
The cheapest way to travel between Edinburgh and Swansea is a coach with an average price of £28.
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Swansea:
Taking a coach costs £11 less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of £39.
Taking a coach costs £145 less than taking a train, which costs on average £173 for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Swansea from Edinburgh is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 15 min.
Other travel options to Swansea take longer:
Coach takes on average 14 h 55 min.
Train takes on average 6 h 50 min.
The distance from Edinburgh to Swansea is approximately 300 miles.
The average frequency per day from Edinburgh to Swansea is:
- 4 coaches per day.
- 4 flights a day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Swansea from Edinburgh as scheduled services by train, coach or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Edinburgh to Swansea:
The following travel companies offer services from Edinburgh to Swansea:
- National Express or FlixBus can get you to Swansea by coach. You can find a good deal for coach tickets with FlixBus from Edinburgh to Swansea for £28 on Omio.
- Travel with easyJet or Azul to go to Swansea by plane. For a good deal on tickets, you can find easyJet Edinburgh to Swansea tickets on Omio for £39.
- Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast or first_transpennine_express can get you to Swansea by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with first_transpennine_express from Edinburgh to Swansea for £170 on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Edinburgh to Swansea with the following travel companies:
- You can find 4 direct flights per day to take to Swansea 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 journey.
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