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Cheap train tickets from London to Swansea

Showing times and prices for Sep 29

Cheapest

€70

Average

€98

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 traveling at rush hour.

01:48PM2h42

London Paddington

04:30PMSwansea

€701One-way

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12:48PM2h43

London Paddington

03:31PMSwansea

€701One-way

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10:48AM2h45

London Paddington

01:33PMSwansea

€701One-way

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09:48AM2h43

London Paddington

12:31PMSwansea

€981One-way

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08:48AM2h43

London Paddington

11:31AMSwansea

€1801One-way

0 transfers

Train schedule from London to Swansea

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Great Western Railway

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11:31AMSwansea

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Fastest train times from London to Swansea

Showing times and prices for Sep 29

Fastest Journey

2 h 42 m

Average

2 h 42 m

Trains per day

Distance

264 km

Of the 5 trains that leave London for Swansea every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest

01:48PM2h42

London Paddington

04:30PMSwansea

€701One-way

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Fastest

11:48AM2h42

London Paddington

02:30PMSwansea

€701One-way

0 transfers

12:48PM2h43

London Paddington

03:31PMSwansea

€701One-way

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09:48AM2h43

London Paddington

12:31PMSwansea

€981One-way

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08:48AM2h43

London Paddington

11:31AMSwansea

€1801One-way

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Overview: Train from London to Swansea

	Distance	164 miles (264 km)
	Average train duration	2 h 42 min
	Average train ticket price	$73 (€66)
	Train frequency	20 a day
	Direct train	Yes, there are 20 direct trains a day
	Train companies	Great Western Railway

Trains from London to Swansea cover the 164 miles (264 km) long trip taking on average 2 h 42 min with our travel partners like Great Western Railway. Normally, there are 20 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around $73 (€66), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $73 (€66). Travelers depart most frequently from London Victoria and arrive in Swansea.

Trains From London To Swansea: Journey Details

Fast and frequent services operated by First Great Western make reaching Swansea by train a breeze. Services leave London Paddington station every 30 minutes during peak times, with the first departure in the early hours of the morning and the last just before midnight. Most are direct and make the journey in around 3 hours. Some services require a change of train in Newport Gwent and take 3 hours and 20 minutes. A few services require a change at Cardiff Central or Neath. Off peak and super off peak rates are available for trains from London to Swansea .

Taking the Train from London

London Paddington Station is centrally located and easily accessible through many modes of transport. It's on the Bakerloo, Circle and District, Circle and Hammersmith & City underground lines and also the terminus for the Heathrow Express which offers non stop services to Heathrow Airport. A cab rank is located above platform 12 and many black cabs ply the streets around the station. It's also well-served with bus routes. Passengers can catch buses 7, 23, 27, 36, 205, 332, 436, and the night buses N7 and N205 from nearby Praed Street.

Getting into Swansea by Train

Swansea is a breezy city on the bay with a stylish Marina and Maritime Quarter. Famous for being the birthplace of Dylan Thomas, it's also the gateway to the Gower peninsular with its fine sandy beaches and scenic headlands. Trains from London arrive at Swansea Station centrally located on the High Street. cabs are available in front of the station and many buses pass the area. However the main bus station in the Quadrant is around a mile away. Passengers can buy bus tickets in advance along with their train tickets. Tickets such as PlusBus offer unlimited travel for a day, and 1 or 3 day Explore Gower tickets allow unlimited travel throughout Swansea city and the Gower.

FAQs: Trains from London to Swansea

FAQs: Travel by train from London to Swansea easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Swansea.

Cheap train tickets from London to Swansea can start from as little as $73 (€66) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for London to Swansea is $73 (€66); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the London to Swansea train time is 2 h 42 min covering the 164 mile (264 km) long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from London to Swansea leaves at 11: 48 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from London to Swansea leaves at 1: 48 PM.

Yes, there are 20 direct trains a day from London to Swansea with Great Western Railway. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.

When taking a train from London to Swansea, you can count on Great Western Railway for the best way to get you to Swansea. You can also check all possible train providers who offer a service to Swansea from London and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

Passengers board the train most frequently from London Victoria, which is located around 1.8 miles (2.9 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Swansea, located 1.3 miles (2.1 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Swansea from London is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 42 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from London to Swansea by train is March.

Yes, you can take a bus between London and Swansea.

Important Stations and Airports for this connection

London

Swansea

The major railway station for departures from London is London Victoria. Read all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at London Victoria for your journey to Swansea from London.

London Victoria Wifi

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London Victoria station, Victoria Street, London, Greater London, SW1V 1JU

Phone Number

+44 3450774224

Public transit options for London Victoria

Onward travel information: Victoria Bus Station at Station Front
Location for Rail Replacement Services: When weekend engineering dictate that replacement bus services will operate, these will usually depart from the immediate Station front/Terminus Place. Travel from London Victoria is usually conveyed by London Buses in these instances. Check posters and staff for more details.
Metro: Underground services: Victoria Line, District Line and Circle Line

London St Pancras International Wifi

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Address

Pancras Road, London, Greater London, N1C 4QP, UK

Phone Number

+44 2078437688, +44 2074314001

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Fri: 05: 45 - 22: 00 | Sat: 06: 00 - 21: 00 | Sun: 08: 00 - 22: 15

Public transit options for London St Pancras International

Subway lines: Circle Line, Hammersmith & City Line, Metropolitan Line, Northern Line, Piccadilly Line, Victoria Line
Train lines: Overground line, High Speed 1, Eurostar
Bus lines: 326, 139

London Euston Wifi

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Address

Euston Road, London, Greater London, NW1 2RT, United Kingdom

Phone Number

+44 3457114141

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Fri: 06: 00 - 00: 00 | Sat: 06: 00 - 23: 00 | Sun: 07: 00 - 00: 00

Public transit options for London Euston

Tube lines: Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Northern (Bank and Charing Cross branches), Victoria
Overground lines: Watford DC
Bus lines: 18, 30, 59, 68, 73, 91, 168, 205, 253, 390, N5, N20, N73, N91, N205, N253
Rail lines: London North Western Railway, London Overground, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper
Location for Rail Replacement Services: Go to Platform 2, there is a gate adjacent to the station from the main road.

London Paddington Wifi

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Praed Street, London, Greater London, W2 1HQ, United Kingdom

Phone Number

+44 3457114141, +44 3451652030

Ticket Office Hours

24/7

Public transit options for London Paddington

Underground lines: Bakerloo Line, Circle Line, District Line, Hammersmith Line
Bus lines: N7, 23, 27, N27, 36, 205, N205, 332, 7, 46, A1, 18, N18
Train lines: Great Western Main Line, Heathrow Express
Metro: Tube Lines.

London Kings Cross Wifi

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Euston Rd, London N1 9AL, United Kingdom

Phone Number

+44 3457114141, +44 2074314001

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Fri: 05: 00 - 01: 36 | Sat: 05: 00 - 00: 36 | Sun: 05: 30 - 01: 36

Public transit options for London Kings Cross

Underground lines: Circle, Piccadilly, Hammersmith & City, Northern, Metropolitan, Victoria
Bus lines: 10, 17, 30, 45, 46, 59, 63, 73, 91, 205, 214, 259, 390, 476
Train lines: Thameslink, Grand Central, Hull, London North Eastern, Gatwick Express
Metro: N/A

London Waterloo Wifi

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London Waterloo station, Station Approach, London, Greater London. SE1 8SW

Phone Number

+44 3451652030

Public transit options for London Waterloo

Onward travel information: Waterloo is well connected to London's public transport network. Waterloo Underground station serves the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern and Waterloo & City Lines. Plan a journey - Transport for London (tfl. Gov. Uk) Buses depart from several points around the station. All Transport for London Buses are accessible with step free access and have a dedicated mobility space. Buses from Waterloo (tfl. Gov. Uk) The station has a dedicated taxi rank for London Black Taxis on the roadway outside exit 3. Santander Hire Bicycles are available from the docking stations outside. Santander Cycles - Transport for London (tfl. Gov. Uk) Waterloo is within easy walking distance of the South Bank and a number of visitor attractions. Walking - Transport for London (tfl. Gov. Uk).
Metro: Waterloo Underground station is served by the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern and Waterloo & City Lines. Step free access is available to and from the Jubilee Line. For more information on London Transport accessibility: Plan an accessible journey - Transport for London (tfl. Gov. Uk).

Heathrow Airport T123 Wifi

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Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 station, Inner Ring Road, Heathrow Airport, Greater London, TW6 1WD

Public transit options for Heathrow Airport T123

Onward travel information: National Rail trains serving London Paddington National Express coaches to Victoria Coach Station and Gatwick Airport London Underground
Metro: Connection available with the London Underground (Piccadilly Line)

London Liverpool Street Wifi

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London Liverpool Street station, Bishopsgate, London, Greater London, EC2M 7PY

Phone Number

+44 345 711 4141

Public transit options for London Liverpool Street

Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop on either Liverpool Street (outside the station entrance), or beside Platform 10, depending on operational requirements
Metro: Liverpool Street underground station has connections to the Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan lines.

London Bridge Wifi

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Address

London Bridge station, Tooley Street / St Thomas Street, London, Greater London, SE1 3QX

Phone Number

+44 345 711 4141

Public transit options for London Bridge

Onward travel information: The Bus Station is located directly outside the main entrance at upper level. There are also bus stops outside on Tooley Street. For further information on buses, a bus information kiosk is also located outside the main doors of the station at upper level.
Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement bus services are usually found outside the front of the station. However this is sometimes subject to change. Please check engineering posters or consult a member of staff.
Metro: For North and North East Kent and South East London

London Marylebone Wifi

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London Marylebone station, Great Central House, Melcombe Place, London, NW1 6JJ

Public transit options for London Marylebone

Location for Rail Replacement Services: At station entrance.
Metro: Bakerloo Line.

London Blackfriars Wifi

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Wifi

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Address

London Blackfriars station, Queen Victoria Street, London, EC4V 4DY

Heathrow Airport T5 Parking

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Address

Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 station, Terminal 5, Heathrow Airport, Greater London, TW6 2GA

London Charing Cross Shopping

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London Charing Cross station, The Strand, London, Greater London, WC2N 5HF

Public transit options for London Charing Cross

Metro: Bakerloo Line Northern Line.

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