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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Newport to Swansea
Cheapest price
$31
Average price
$51
Fastest journey
1 h 5 m
Average duration
1 h 5 m
Trains per day
38
Distance
211 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Newport to Swansea is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Newport to Swansea will cost around $51 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $31.
Of the 38 trains that leave Newport for Swansea on Mon, Jun 22, 33 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 22 the direct trains cover the 211 km distance in an average of 1 h 5 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 5 m .
On Mon, Jun 22 the slowest trains will take 1 h 5 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.
7:00 AM1h15Newport (s Wales)8:15 AMSwansea$311One-way0 transfers- 8:24 AM1h14Newport (s Wales)9:38 AMSwansea$311One-way0 transfers
- 10:35 AM1h05Newport (s Wales)11:40 AMSwansea$311One-way0 transfers
- 12:31 PM1h07Newport (s Wales)1:38 PMSwansea$311One-way0 transfers
- 2:30 PM1h08Newport (s Wales)3:38 PMSwansea$311One-way0 transfers
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6:25 AM1h05Newport (s Wales)7:30 AMSwansea$611One-way0 transfers- 9:24 AM1h05Newport (s Wales)10:29 AMSwansea$611One-way0 transfers
- 10:25 AM1h05Newport (s Wales)11:30 AMSwansea$611One-way0 transfers
- 10:35 AM1h05Newport (s Wales)11:40 AMSwansea$311One-way0 transfers
- 11:28 AM1h05Newport (s Wales)12:33 PMSwansea$611One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Newport to Swansea
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newport to Swansea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $31.
Distance: 131 miles (211 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$50 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $19 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 55m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 24m Average total duration 1h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Newport to Swansea:
A bus is $29 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newport to Swansea costing on average $50 (€41).
Other travel options to Swansea take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 54m.
You'll arrive about 3h 27m sooner (1h 25m by train vs 4h 52m by car). Tickets start at around $50 (€41) compared to roughly $19 (€15) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Great Western Railway (GWR), Transport for Wales.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Newport to Swansea train times
The table below shows live departures for Newport to Swansea trains for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:23 PM Newport (s Wales) | 1h06 | 11:29 PM Swansea | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:37 PM Newport (s Wales) | 1h21 | 11:58 PM Swansea | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:24 PM Newport (s Wales) | 1h06 | 12:30 AM Swansea | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:57 PM Newport (s Wales) | 6h52 | 6:49 AM Swansea | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Newport to Swansea
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Trains from Newport to Swansea run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $31 (€25) but you can travel from only $9 (€7) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:52, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 131 miles (211 km) distance in 1h 5m.
Distance 131 miles (211 km) |
Average train duration 1h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $31 (€25) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 1h 5m |
First train 12:52 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Train companies: Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR), Transport for Wales from Newport to Swansea trainsCross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR), Transport for Wales trains will get you between Newport and Swansea from $9 (€7). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Great Western Railway (GWR)
Transport for Wales
FAQs: Trains from Newport to Swansea
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Newport 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 Newport to Swansea
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- 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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