The cheapest and fastest trains from Horley to Swansea
Cheapest price
$82
Average price
$102
Fastest journey
4 h 4 m
Average duration
4 h 15 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
267 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Horley to Swansea is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Horley to Swansea will cost around $102 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $82.
Of the 2 trains that leave Horley for Swansea on Fri, Nov 07, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 07 the direct trains cover the 267 km distance in an average of 4 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 4 m .
On Fri, Nov 07 the slowest trains will take 4 h 25 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 train and bus for Horley to Swansea
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Horley to Swansea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €16, and a train costs an average of €48.
Distance: 165 miles (267 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus |
|---|---|
€105 Average price | €22 Average price Cheapest |
4h 48m Average total duration Fastest 4h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 47m Average total duration 6h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Horley to Swansea train times
The table below shows live departures for Horley to Swansea trains for today, Thursday, November 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:21 AM Horley | 4h11 | 11:32 AM Swansea | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:21 PM Horley | 4h13 | 5:34 PM Swansea | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Horley to Swansea
Trains from Horley to Swansea run on average 4 times per day, taking around 4h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $59 (€48) but you can travel from only $19 (€16) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 03:38, the last at 21:30. The fastest train covers the 165 miles (267 km) distance in 4h 11m.
Distance 165 miles (267 km) |
Average train duration 4h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $59 (€48) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 4h 11m |
First train 03:38 |
Last train 21:30 |
Train companies: Thameslink from Horley to Swansea trainsThameslink trains will get you between Horley and Swansea from $19 (€16). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Horley to Swansea
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Horley 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
Popular train stations from Horley to Swansea
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:20 - 19:45 Saturday 06:20 - 19:45 Sunday 09:10 - 16:45
- Type of shops available: Florist in Booking Hall
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Booking Hall and Platforms 2 and 3
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting areas are available on platforms 2 and 3 and in the booking hall
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On overbridge & near side entrance to Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- 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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