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Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Stansted to Swansea
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Stansted to Swansea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $35. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $35, and a train costs an average of $62.
Distance: 180 miles (290 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$83 Average price | $56 Average price Cheapest | $80 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 3h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 20m Average total duration 6h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Stansted to Swansea:
A bus is $28 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stansted to Swansea costing on average $83 (€67).
Other travel options to Swansea take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 50m.
You'll arrive about 14m sooner (3h 48m by train vs 4h 2m by car). Tickets start at around $83 (€67) compared to roughly $80 (€64) 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.
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
Stansted to Swansea train times
The table below shows live departures for Stansted to Swansea trains for today, Saturday, May 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:17 PM Stansted | 5h15 | 5:32 PM Swansea | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1:15 PM Stansted | 5h15 | 6:30 PM Swansea | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stansted to Swansea
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Trains from Stansted to Swansea run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $62 (€50) but you can travel from only $35 (€28) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 03:13, the last at 21:15. The fastest train covers the 180 miles (290 km) distance in 4h 16m.
Distance 180 miles (290 km) |
Average train duration 3h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price $62 (€50) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 4h 16m |
First train 3:13 AM |
Last train 9:15 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 56 days |
Train companies: Great Western Railway from Stansted to Swansea trainsGreat Western Railway trains will get you between Stansted and Swansea from $35 (€28). 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 Stansted to Swansea
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stansted 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 Stansted 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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