Swansea to London train from $9 (€8) with Great Western Railway

Cheap train tickets from Swansea to London

Showing times and prices for Sep 18

Cheapest

$95

Average

$95

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Swansea to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Cheapest

12:23PM2h52

Swansea station (SWA)

03:15PMLondon Paddington (PAD)

$951One-way

0 transfers

Cheapest

09:23AM2h56

Swansea station (SWA)

12:19PMLondon Paddington (PAD)

$951One-way

0 transfers

Cheapest

11:22AM2h53

Swansea station (SWA)

02:15PMLondon Paddington (PAD)

$951One-way

0 transfers

Cheapest

10:23AM2h50

Swansea station (SWA)

01:13PMLondon Paddington (PAD)

$951One-way

0 transfers

11:52AM2h52

Swansea station (SWA)

02:44PMLondon Paddington (PAD)

$971One-way

1 transfer

Train schedule from Swansea to London

Showing trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, September 18

Great Western Railway

G44625

08:23AM2h49

Swansea station (SWA)

11:12AMLondon Paddington (PAD)

0 transfers

Great Western Railway

G44889

09:23AM2h56

Swansea station (SWA)

12:19PMLondon Paddington (PAD)

0 transfers

Great Western Railway

G44679

10:23AM2h50

Swansea station (SWA)

01:13PMLondon Paddington (PAD)

0 transfers

Great Western Railway

G44615

11:22AM2h53

Swansea station (SWA)

02:15PMLondon Paddington (PAD)

0 transfers

Great Western Railway

L39122

11:52AM2h52

Swansea station (SWA)

02:44PMLondon Paddington (PAD)

1 transfer

Great Western Railway

G44622

12:23PM2h52

Swansea station (SWA)

03:15PMLondon Paddington (PAD)

0 transfers

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Fastest train times from Swansea to London

Showing times and prices for Sep 18

Fastest Journey

2 h 49 m

Average

2 h 52 m

Trains per day

Distance

264 km

Of the 6 trains that leave Swansea for London every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest

08:23AM2h49

Swansea station (SWA)

11:12AMLondon Paddington (PAD)

$1321One-way

0 transfers

10:23AM2h50

Swansea station (SWA)

01:13PMLondon Paddington (PAD)

$951One-way

0 transfers

12:23PM2h52

Swansea station (SWA)

03:15PMLondon Paddington (PAD)

$951One-way

0 transfers

11:52AM2h52

Swansea station (SWA)

02:44PMLondon Paddington (PAD)

$971One-way

1 transfer

11:22AM2h53

Swansea station (SWA)

02:15PMLondon Paddington (PAD)

$951One-way

0 transfers

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Overview: Train from Swansea to London

Distance	164 miles (264 km)
Average train duration	2 h 45 min
Average train ticket price	$75 (€63)
Train frequency	16 a day
Direct train	Yes, there are 16 direct trains a day
Train providers	Great Western Rail or first_great_western

Trains from Swansea to London cover the 164 miles (264 km) long route taking on average 2 h 45 min with our travel partners like Great Western Rail or first_great_western. Normally, there are 16 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this route costs around $75 (€63), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $32 (€27). Travelers depart most frequently from Swansea and arrive in London Paddington.

Train providers: Great Western Rail and first_great_western from Swansea to London trains

Travel between Swansea and London from $33 (€27) with Omio’s train partners Great Western Rail and first_great_western! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable route for you.

Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.

Great Western Rail from Swansea to London train information:

Average Duration: 2 h 45 min
Cheapest Price: $33

Train tickets from Swansea to London: when to book to save $

Time	Price	Savings
1 week earlier	45 €
2 weeks earlier	40 €	13%
3 weeks earlier	40 €	13%
1 month before	29 €	55.%
2 months earlier	23 €	96%
3 months earlier	23 €	96%

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By booking 3 months in advance, you could save up to 96%.
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FAQs: Trains from Swansea to London

FAQs: Travel by train from Swansea to London 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 Swansea to London.

Cheap train tickets from Swansea to London can start from as little as $32 (€27) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Swansea to London is $75 (€63); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Swansea to London train travel time is 2 h 45 min for the 164 mile (264 km) long trip, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Swansea to London leaves at 6: 55 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Swansea to London leaves at 7: 23 PM.

Yes, there are 16 direct trains a day from Swansea to London with Great Western Rail or first_great_western. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.

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

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 7: 23 PM.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Swansea, which is located around 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at London Paddington, located 3 miles (4.8 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to London from Swansea is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 45 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Swansea to London is March.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Swansea and London including taking a train or bus.

Popular train stations from Swansea to London

Swansea

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

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