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The cheapest and fastest trains from Swansea to London Stansted Airport

Showing times and prices for Jul 15

Cheapest price

$53

Average price

$97

Fastest journey

4 h 21 m

Average duration

4 h 27 m

Trains per day

Distance

291 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Swansea to London Stansted Airport will cost around $97 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $53.

Fast trains

Of the 5 trains that leave Swansea for London Stansted Airport on Tue, Jul 15, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Tue, Jul 15 the direct trains cover the 291 km distance in an average of 4 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 21 m .

On Tue, Jul 15 the slowest trains will take 4 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.

12:23PM4h21

Swansea

04:44PMLondon Stansted Airport

$531One-way

0 transfers

11:38AM5h06

Swansea

04:44PMLondon Stansted Airport

$731One-way

0 transfers

09:22AM4h22

Swansea

01:44PMLondon Stansted Airport

$921One-way

0 transfers

08:21AM4h34

Swansea

12:55PMLondon Stansted Airport

$931One-way

0 transfers

02:23PM4h37

Swansea

07:00PMLondon Stansted Airport

$1731One-way

0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for Swansea to London Stansted Airport

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Swansea to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €28, and a train costs an average of €39.

Distance: 180 miles (290 km)

Compare train with

Train	Most popular Bus
€83 Average price	€39 Average price Cheapest
4h 26m Average total duration Fastest 3h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	7h 9m Average total duration 6h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company
Direct Options	Direct Options

Live departures

Swansea to London Stansted Airport train times

Showing trains for today, Monday, July 14

Last updated at 5:33 AM

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
P08479+Tube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+Y81802	On time 7:21 AM Swansea station (SWA)	4h50	12:11 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)	2 transfers
G56278+P08480+Tube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+Y81814	On time 7:27 AM Swansea station (SWA)	5h17	12:44 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)	3 transfers
P08481+Tube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+Y81821	On time 8:22 AM Swansea station (SWA)	4h35	12:57 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)	2 transfers
G56285+P08482+Tube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+Y81839	On time 8:27 AM Swansea station (SWA)	5h17	1:44 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)	3 transfers
P08483+Tube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+Y81845	On time 9:22 AM Swansea station (SWA)	4h35	1:57 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)	2 transfers
P08485+Tube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+Y81868	On time 10:22 AM Swansea station (SWA)	4h38	3:00 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)	2 transfers
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Swansea to London Stansted Airport

United Kingdom

Trains from Swansea to London Stansted Airport run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $49 (€39) but you can travel from only $34 (€28) by bus.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $34 (€28)

Distance

180 miles (290 km)

Average train duration

3h 56m

Cheapest ticket price

$49 (€39)

Trains per day

Fastest train

4h 17m

First train

07:21

Last train

18:24

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $34 (€28)

Train companies: Great Western Rail and first_great_western from Swansea to London Stansted Airport (STN) trains

Buy your official Great Western Rail and first_great_western train tickets to London Stansted Airport (STN) from Swansea from $46 (€37) with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most convenient journey.

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. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.

Train information from Swansea to London Stansted Airport (STN) with Great Western Rail:

Average Duration: 4 h 19 min
Cheapest Price: $46

FAQs: Trains from Swansea to London Stansted Airport

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

Cheap train tickets from Swansea to London Stansted Airport (STN) can start from as little as $48 (€38) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Swansea to London Stansted Airport (STN) is $86 (€69); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The train time to London Stansted Airport (STN) from Swansea is on average 4 h 19 min for the 180 mile (290 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go from Swansea to London Stansted Airport (STN) by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Swansea to London Stansted Airport (STN) leaves at 6: 43 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Swansea to London Stansted Airport (STN) leaves at 6: 24 PM.

There are 7 trains a day from Swansea to London Stansted Airport (STN) which require at least one change with Great Western Rail or first_great_western. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

Take the Swansea to London Stansted Airport (STN) train with Great Western Rail or first_great_western. However, it's always good to check out all possible train providers for the journey to London Stansted Airport (STN) from Swansea as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 6: 24 PM.

A trip to London Stansted Airport (STN) from Swansea is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4 h 19 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Swansea to London Stansted Airport (STN) by train is January.

You have options as you can travel between Swansea and London Stansted Airport (STN) 2 different ways: train or bus.

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Popular train stations from Swansea to London Stansted Airport

Swansea

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Amenities at train station

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information

Address

Swansea station, High Street, Swansea, City & County of Swansea, SA1 1NU

Phone Number

+44 8450507080

Ticket Office Hours

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

Parking

Car Park: Mariners Road (until 30 April 2019). Thereafter please use the top level of Ivy Street (High Street) multistorey car park.

Accessibility

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

Bike Parking