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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Dover to Swansea
Cheapest price
$85
Average price
$85
Fastest journey
4 h 48 m
Average duration
5 h 10 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
368 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dover to Swansea is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dover to Swansea will cost around $85 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $85.
Of the 2 trains that leave Dover for Swansea on Tue, Feb 24, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Feb 24 the direct trains cover the 368 km distance in an average of 5 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 48 m .
On Tue, Feb 24 the slowest trains will take 5 h 32 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.
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Dover to Swansea
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Dover to Swansea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €25, and a train costs an average of €67.
Distance: 228 miles (368 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus |
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€68 Average price | €38 Average price Cheapest |
5h 32m Average total duration Fastest 5h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 53m Average total duration 8h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Dover to Swansea
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Trains from Dover to Swansea run on average 7 times per day, taking around 5h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $84 (€67) but you can travel from only $31 (€25) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 03:38, the last at 19:24. The fastest train covers the 228 miles (368 km) distance in 4h 45m.
Distance 228 miles (368 km) |
Average train duration 5h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price $84 (€67) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 4h 45m |
First train 03:38 |
Last train 19:24 |
FAQs: Trains from Dover to Swansea
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dover 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.
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Popular train stations from Dover to Swansea
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Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 21:30 Saturday 05:30 - 21:30 Sunday 06:15 - 21:30 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Type of shops available: newspapers
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Access to all platforms and interchange via lifts and stairs via booking hall.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: At the front of the station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 24 Hours a Day Saturday 24 Hours a Day Sunday 24 Hours a Day Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: platform 1 - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platform 1 - Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Platform 1- Available during staffing hours
- Waiting rooms location: There are waiting facilities on all platforms. Only available when staff present. Heated waiting room only on platform 1.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station forecourt
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 20:00 Saturday 06:15 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:00 Tickets requiring reservations: Mon-Sat 0910-1845
- Car Park: Mariners Road (until 30 April 2019). Thereafter please use the top level of Ivy Street (High Street) multistorey car park.
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: On Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at the bus stops on High Street outside the station
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