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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Slough to Swansea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 19m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £27, while a train costs an average of £79.
Distance: 232 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£79 Average Price | £27 Average Price Cheapest | £44 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 19m Average total duration Fastest 2h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 42m Average total duration 6h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Slough to Swansea, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Slough to Swansea:
A coach is £53 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Slough to Swansea costing on average £79.
Other travel options to Swansea take longer:
Coach takes on average 6h 42m.
You'll arrive about 8m sooner (2h 49m by train vs 2h 57m by car). Tickets start at around £79 compared to roughly £44 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Swansea from Slough by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Slough 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, Carmarthen, Newport 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.
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.
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.
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 Slough to Swansea.
This is compared to other travel options from Slough to Swansea:
A coach is £53 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Slough to Swansea costing on average £79.
Other travel options to Swansea take longer:
Coach takes on average 6h 42m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Slough and Swansea as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
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