The cheapest and fastest trains from London Stansted Airport to Swansea
Cheapest price
$86
Average price
$88
Fastest journey
4 h 20 m
Average duration
4 h 29 m
Trains per day
14
Distance
291 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Stansted Airport to Swansea is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Stansted Airport to Swansea will cost around $88 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $86.
It's difficult to get from London Stansted Airport to Swansea without transferring at least 2 times.
P46943+
Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington+
L23059
P46919+
Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington+
L23057
P46859+
Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington+
L23053
P46883+
Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington+
L23054
P46967+
Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington+
L23061
P46524+
L23826+
L23062
P46835+
Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington+
L23052
P46883+
Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington+
L23054
P46955+
Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington+
L23060
P46729+
Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington+
L23049Travel Information
Compare bus and train for London Stansted Airport to Swansea
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London Stansted Airport to Swansea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, and a train costs an average of $55.
Distance: 180 miles (291 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus |
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$83 Average price | $49 Average price Cheapest |
4h 24m Average total duration Fastest 3h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 4m Average total duration 6h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London Stansted Airport to Swansea train times
The table below shows live departures for London Stansted Airport to Swansea trains for today, Friday, March 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P46680+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington+ P22624 | On time 8:55 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 4h35 | 1:30 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 2 transfers | |
P46728+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington+ P22626 | On time 9:58 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 4h29 | 2:27 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 2 transfers | |
P46776+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington+ P22628 | On time 10:58 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 4h32 | 3:30 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 2 transfers | |
P46834+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington+ P22630 | On time 11:58 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 4h31 | 4:29 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 2 transfers | |
P46858+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington+ P22632 | On time 12:58 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 4h32 | 5:30 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 2 transfers | |
P46882+ Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington+ P22634 | On time 1:58 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 4h36 | 6:34 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Stansted Airport to Swansea
Trains from London Stansted Airport to Swansea run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $55 (€45) but you can travel from only $31 (€26) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 08:00, the last at 20:57. The fastest train covers the 180 miles (291 km) distance in 4h 15m.
Distance 180 miles (291 km) |
Average train duration 3h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price $55 (€45) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 4h 15m |
First train 08:00 |
Last train 20:57 |
Cheapest month Aug |
Cheapest day Wed |
High season Apr - Jun |
Low season Jan - Mar |
Busiest day Wed |
Least busy day Tue |
Train companies: Great Western Rail from London Stansted Airport to Swansea trainsGreat Western Rail trains will get you between London Stansted Airport and Swansea from $31 (€26). 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 London Stansted Airport to Swansea
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Stansted Airport 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 London Stansted Airport to Swansea
- 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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