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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Nottingham to Swansea
Cheapest price
$94
Average price
$160
Fastest journey
4 h 30 m
Average duration
4 h 51 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
241 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nottingham to Swansea is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nottingham to Swansea will cost around $160 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $94.
Of the 4 trains that leave Nottingham for Swansea on Fri, Nov 14, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 14 the direct trains cover the 241 km distance in an average of 4 h 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 30 m .
On Fri, Nov 14 the slowest trains will take 5 h 37 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 Nottingham to Swansea
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Swansea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €20, and a train costs an average of €57.
Distance: 149 miles (241 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€126 Average price | €30 Average price Cheapest |
4h 50m Average total duration Fastest 4h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 14m Average total duration 7h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Nottingham to Swansea train times
The table below shows live departures for Nottingham to Swansea trains for today, Thursday, November 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C23701+ P08243 | On time 10:06 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 4h21 | 2:27 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, November 14 | |||||
| 4:53 AM Nottingham | 5h37 | 10:30 AM Swansea | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:54 AM Nottingham | 4h33 | 1:27 PM Swansea | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Nottingham to Swansea
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Trains from Nottingham to Swansea run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $71 (€57) but you can travel from only $25 (€20) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 03:56, the last at 20:54. The fastest train covers the 149 miles (241 km) distance in 4h 21m.
Distance 149 miles (241 km) |
Average train duration 4h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $71 (€57) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 4h 21m |
First train 03:56 |
Last train 20:54 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Great Western Rail, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country from Nottingham to Swansea trainsCrossCountry, Great Western Rail, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country trains will get you between Nottingham and Swansea from $25 (€20). 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 Nottingham to Swansea
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nottingham 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 Nottingham to Swansea
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:00 Saturday 05:00 - 22:00 Sunday 07:15 - 22:20
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a category A access station. There are lifts available to all platforms and there is level and ramp access to the concourse and ticket office/machines. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: none
- Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster at station.
- 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: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6. The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 & Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub located on ground floor of multi-storey car park on Queens Road. Additional stands in secure compound adjacent to Platform 1 on Station Road.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses will pick up and drop off from Carrington Street, at the front of the station.
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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