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What is the best way to travel from Liverpool to Swansea?

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses and Trains to Swansea from Liverpool. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 3 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Bus is the cheapest, while Train is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
7h 0m
£16
£24
13
Train
5h 58m
£122
£122
4

What is the cheapest way to reach Swansea from Liverpool?

You can reach Swansea with just £16 by taking a Bus from National Express, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
from £16
Thursday
from £20
Friday
from £23
Saturday

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • National Express
    7h 20m
    0
    12:00
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    19:20
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £16
  • National Express
    7h 0m
    0
    09:05
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    16:05
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £17
  • National Express
    9h 25m
    0
    04:30
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    13:55
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £22
  • National Express
    8h 5m
    0
    13:15
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    21:20
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £25
  • National Express
    8h 10m
    0
    15:00
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    23:10
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £26

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • National Express
    7h 0m
    0
    09:05
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    16:05
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £20
  • National Express
    7h 20m
    0
    12:00
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    19:20
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £22
  • National Express
    9h 25m
    0
    04:30
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    13:55
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £26
  • National Express
    8h 10m
    0
    15:00
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    23:10
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £29
  • National Express
    12h 15m
    0
    00:05
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    12:20
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £30

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • National Express
    7h 25m
    0
    14:00
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    21:25
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £23
  • National Express
    7h 35m
    0
    13:00
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    20:35
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £25
  • FlixBus
    13h 30m
    0
    07:35
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    21:05
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £26
  • FlixBus
    13h 20m
    0
    07:35
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    20:55
    Swansea
    University Bay Campus
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £26
  • National Express
    7h 40m
    0
    10:30
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    18:10
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £27
  • Cheapest Trains Friday

  • Merseyrail
    6h 13m
    0
    06:12
    Liverpool
    James Street Station
    12:25
    Swansea
    Clarbeston Road Train Station
    0
    Merseyrail
    Economy
    from £122
  • Merseyrail
    7h 12m
    0
    07:13
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    14:25
    Swansea
    Clarbeston Road Train Station
    0
    Merseyrail
    Economy
    from £122
  • Merseyrail
    7h 52m
    0
    07:13
    Liverpool
    Central Station
    15:05
    Swansea
    Clarbeston Road Train Station
    0
    Merseyrail
    Economy
    from £122
  • West Midlands Trains
    5h 58m
    0
    07:08
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    13:06
    Swansea
    Clarbeston Road Train Station
    0
    West Midlands Trains
    Economy
    from £122

What are the fastest trips from Liverpool to Swansea?

You can get to Swansea from Liverpool in just 5h 58m with a Train from West Midlands Trains. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
from 7h 0m
Thursday
from 7h 0m
Friday
from 5h 58m
Saturday

    Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • National Express
    7h 0m
    0
    09:05
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    16:05
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £17
  • National Express
    7h 20m
    0
    12:00
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    19:20
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £16
  • National Express
    8h 5m
    0
    13:15
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    21:20
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £25
  • National Express
    8h 10m
    0
    15:00
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    23:10
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £26
  • National Express
    9h 25m
    0
    04:30
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    13:55
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £22

    Fastest Buses Thursday

  • National Express
    7h 0m
    0
    09:05
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    16:05
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £20
  • National Express
    7h 20m
    0
    12:00
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    19:20
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £22
  • National Express
    8h 10m
    0
    15:00
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    23:10
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £29
  • National Express
    9h 25m
    0
    04:30
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    13:55
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £26
  • National Express
    12h 15m
    0
    00:05
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    12:20
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £30

    Fastest Trains Friday

  • West Midlands Trains
    5h 58m
    0
    07:08
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    13:06
    Swansea
    Clarbeston Road Train Station
    0
    West Midlands Trains
    Economy
    from £122
  • Merseyrail
    6h 13m
    0
    06:12
    Liverpool
    James Street Station
    12:25
    Swansea
    Clarbeston Road Train Station
    0
    Merseyrail
    Economy
    from £122
  • Merseyrail
    7h 12m
    0
    07:13
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    14:25
    Swansea
    Clarbeston Road Train Station
    0
    Merseyrail
    Economy
    from £122
  • Merseyrail
    7h 52m
    0
    07:13
    Liverpool
    Central Station
    15:05
    Swansea
    Clarbeston Road Train Station
    0
    Merseyrail
    Economy
    from £122
  • Fastest Buses Friday

  • National Express
    7h 25m
    0
    14:00
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    21:25
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £23
  • National Express
    7h 35m
    0
    13:00
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    20:35
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £25
  • National Express
    7h 40m
    0
    10:30
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    18:10
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £27
  • FlixBus
    13h 20m
    0
    07:35
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    20:55
    Swansea
    University Bay Campus
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £26
  • FlixBus
    13h 30m
    0
    07:35
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    21:05
    Swansea
    City Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £26
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Liverpool to Swansea

What are the most popular stations in Liverpool and Swansea?

In Liverpool, you will usually depart from Lime Street Station, One Bus Station or Penny Lane, while in Swansea you will be arriving at Central Station, City Bus Station or Quadrant Bus Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Swansea from Liverpool? With 6 connections between 3 Bus and Train operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Liverpool and Swansea, you can pay as low as £16 with a Bus from National Express.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from West Midlands Trains: you will get to Swansea in just 5h 58m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Liverpool and Swansea are National Express, Merseyrail and FlixBus, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Liverpool and Swansea is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Birkenhead or to Skewen, and look at flights from Blackpool Airport, and landing at Swansea Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Liverpool to Swansea?

The most popular companies between Liverpool and Swansea, are National Express, Merseyrail and FlixBus. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: National Express and FlixBus

Train companies: Merseyrail and West Midlands Trains

All you need to know when you travel from Liverpool to Swansea

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Liverpool to Swansea. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Liverpool to Swansea

How can I reach Swansea from Liverpool?

Every day, there are on average 6 connections between Bus and Train, with which you can get to Swansea from Liverpool.

How far is Swansea from Liverpool?

The distance between Liverpool and Swansea is 208.9 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Liverpool and Swansea?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 6 kgs of CO2, a train 7 kgs, a car 36 kgs, and a flight 51 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Liverpool to Swansea?

You can get to Swansea with just £16 by taking a Bus from National Express.

What is the fastest way to get from Liverpool to Swansea?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Swansea in just 5h 58m with a Train from West Midlands Trains.

More routes to Liverpool and to Swansea

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Liverpool and to Swansea. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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