The cheapest and fastest trains from London to Swansea
- Cheapest price on 13 Nov
- S$108
- Average ticket price on 13 Nov
- S$149
- Fastest journey on 13 Nov
- 2 h 41 m
- Average journey duration on 13 Nov
- 2 h 41 m
- Trains on 13 Nov
- 52
- Distance
- 264 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Swansea is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Swansea will cost around S$149 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only S$108.
On Fri, 13 Nov, we found 52 trains from London to Swansea, including 22 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 264 km distance in an average of 2 h 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 41 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 42 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
W354259:48 PM 2h56 London Paddington (PAD) 12:44 AM Swansea station (SWA) S$108 1 One-way 0 changes
G149468:48 PM 2h53 London Paddington (PAD) 11:41 PM Swansea station (SWA) S$108 1 One-way 0 changes
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G149467:18 PM 4h23 London Paddington (PAD) 11:41 PM Swansea station (SWA) S$109 1 One-way 1 change
W3541711:48 AM 2h41 London Paddington (PAD) 2:29 PM Swansea station (SWA) S$116 1 One-way 0 changes
W3461810:48 AM 2h42 London Paddington (PAD) 1:30 PM Swansea station (SWA) S$116 1 One-way 0 changes
G149347:48 AM 2h41 London Paddington (PAD) 10:29 AM Swansea station (SWA) S$222 1 One-way 0 changes
W3541711:48 AM 2h41 London Paddington (PAD) 2:29 PM Swansea station (SWA) S$116 1 One-way 0 changes
W354181:48 PM 2h41 London Paddington (PAD) 4:29 PM Swansea station (SWA) S$123 1 One-way 0 changes
G149368:48 AM 2h42 London Paddington (PAD) 11:30 AM Swansea station (SWA) S$222 1 One-way 0 changes
W3461810:48 AM 2h42 London Paddington (PAD) 1:30 PM Swansea station (SWA) S$116 1 One-way 0 changes
Journey information
Overview: Train from London to Swansea
Trains from London to Swansea run on average 22 times per day, taking around 3h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at S$58 but you can travel from only S$13 by coach.
There are 16 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:07, the last at 22:58. The fastest train covers the 264 km distance in 2h 39m.
Distance 264 km |
Average train duration 3h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price S$58 |
Trains per day 22 |
Direct trains 16 |
Fastest train 2h 39m |
First train 12:07 AM |
Last train 10:58 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 49 days |
Live departures
London to Swansea train times
The table below shows live departures for London to Swansea trains for today, Thursday, 12 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W34663 | On time 5:23 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 3h39 | 9:02 AM Swansea station (SWA) | 0 changesdirect | |
W35415 | On time 6:48 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h44 | 9:32 AM Swansea station (SWA) | 0 changesdirect | |
G14934 | On time 7:48 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h41 | 10:29 AM Swansea station (SWA) | 0 changesdirect | |
G14936 | On time 8:48 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h42 | 11:30 AM Swansea station (SWA) | 0 changesdirect | |
L80619+ W34618 | On time 8:48 AM London Waterloo (WAT) | 4h42 | 1:30 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 1 change | |
L80628+ W34618+ G27395 | On time 8:50 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 4h40 | 1:30 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 2 changes | |
G14938 | On time 9:48 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h45 | 12:33 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 0 changesdirect | |
C37183+ W34618 | On time 9:48 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 3h42 | 1:30 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 1 change | |
L80647+ W35417+ G27405 | 9:50 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 4h39 | 2:29 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 2 changes | |
W34618 | On time 10:48 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h42 | 1:30 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 0 changesdirect | |
C37113 · C37226+ W34624 | On time 11:02 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 4h28 | 3:30 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 2 changes | |
W35417 | On time 11:48 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h41 | 2:29 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 0 changesdirect | |
C37024 · C37249+ W35418 | On time 12:09 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 4h20 | 4:29 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 2 changes | |
L80683+ W35418+ G27600 | 12:11 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 4h18 | 4:29 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 2 changes | |
L83058 · L79377+ G15014 · W34634 | On time 12:12 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 6h22 | 6:34 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 3 changes | |
W34624 | On time 12:48 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h42 | 3:30 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 0 changesdirect | |
C37271+ W34630 | On time 1:17 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 4h13 | 5:30 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 1 change | |
L80701+ W34630 | On time 1:18 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 4h12 | 5:30 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 1 change | |
C37074 · C37164+ W34630 | On time 1:32 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 3h58 | 5:30 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 2 changes | |
W35418 | On time 1:48 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h41 | 4:29 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 0 changesdirect | |
L79389+ G15016 · W35419 | On time 1:50 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 5h13 | 7:03 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 2 changes | |
L79395+ G15018 · G14941 | 2:20 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 5h52 | 8:12 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 2 changes | |
L79400+ G15018 · G14941+ C93115 | Delayed 2:57 PM 2:38 PMLondon Victoria (VIC) | 5h34 | 8:12 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 3 changes | |
L79406+ G15020 · G14943+ G26427 | Delayed 3:27 PM 2:46 PMLondon Victoria (VIC) | 6h30 | 9:16 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 3 changes | |
C37191+ W34634 | On time 2:47 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 3h47 | 6:34 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 1 change | |
L79400+ G15018 · G14941 | On time 2:50 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 5h22 | 8:12 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 2 changes | |
W34634 | On time 3:48 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h46 | 6:34 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 0 changesdirect | |
L79411+ G15020 · G14943 | On time 3:50 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 5h26 | 9:16 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 2 changes | |
C37223+ W34637 | 4:02 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 3h28 | 7:30 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 1 change | |
L79417+ G15021+ G38890+ C93129 | Delayed 4:27 PM 4:08 PMLondon Victoria (VIC) | 5h51 | 9:59 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 3 changes | |
W35419 | On time 4:18 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h45 | 7:03 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34637 | 4:48 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h42 | 7:30 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 0 changesdirect | |
L79424+ G15021+ G38890 | On time 4:50 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 5h09 | 9:59 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 2 changes | |
C37133 · C37252+ G14942 | 5:00 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 3h34 | 8:34 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 2 changes | |
C37028 · C37254+ G14943 | 5:10 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 4h06 | 9:16 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 2 changes | |
L79512 · L80773+ G14944 | 5:13 PM London Waterloo (WAT) | 4h18 | 9:31 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 2 changes | |
G14941 | 5:18 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h54 | 8:12 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 0 changesdirect | |
G14942 | 5:48 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h46 | 8:34 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 0 changesdirect | |
C37268+ G14944 | 5:50 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 3h41 | 9:31 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 1 change | |
C37154 · C37159+ G14944 | 6:00 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 3h31 | 9:31 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 2 changes | |
C36869 · C37161+ W34648 | On time 6:10 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 4h25 | 10:35 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 2 changes | |
L80791+ W34648+ G27672 | On time 6:11 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 4h24 | 10:35 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 2 changes | |
G14943 | 6:18 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h58 | 9:16 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 0 changesdirect | |
G14944 | 6:48 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h43 | 9:31 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34646 | On time 7:18 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h46 | 10:04 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34648 | On time 7:48 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h47 | 10:35 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 0 changesdirect | |
G14945 | 8:48 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 3h02 | 11:50 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34652 | On time 9:48 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 3h10 | 12:58 AM Swansea station (SWA) | 0 changesdirect | |
C37036 · C37140 · C37261+ G14949 | 9:54 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 4h46 | 2:40 AM Swansea station (SWA) | 3 changes | |
G14949 | 10:49 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 3h51 | 2:40 AM Swansea station (SWA) | 0 changesdirect | |
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FAQs: London to Swansea train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Swansea by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Swansea, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in London and Swansea
Most London to Swansea trains use the Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Swansea station pair. Use this guide to compare London and Swansea train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which London station do trains to Swansea leave from?
Getting to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 from London city centre
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 is 23 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 train station facilities and services
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3. ATMs are available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3: Parking, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Heathrow Terminal 5 from London city centre
Heathrow Terminal 5 is 25 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
Heathrow Terminal 5 train station facilities and services
Heathrow Terminal 5 has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office and Ticket Office.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Heathrow Terminal 5.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Heathrow Terminal 5: Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Heathrow Terminal 5: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Heathrow Terminal 4 from London city centre
Heathrow Terminal 4 is 22 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
Heathrow Terminal 4 train station facilities and services
Heathrow Terminal 4 has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Heathrow Terminal 4. ATMs are available at Heathrow Terminal 4.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Heathrow Terminal 4.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Heathrow Terminal 4: Parking, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Heathrow Terminal 4: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Swansea station do trains from London arrive at?
Getting to Swansea from Swansea city centre
Swansea train station facilities and services
Swansea has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Swansea.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Swansea.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Swansea.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Swansea: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Swansea: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Swansea: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A. Step free access to all platforms, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible public telephones: on concourse, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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