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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Swansea to London Stansted Airport
Cheapest price
$83
Average price
$95
Fastest journey
4 h 18 m
Average duration
4 h 30 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
291 km
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 $95 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $83.
It's difficult to get from Swansea to London Stansted Airport without transferring at least 2 times.
P22805+
G24327+
P4695712:22 PM4h33Swansea station (SWA)4:55 PMStansted Airport (SSD)$831One-way2 transfers- P22807+G24419+P469751:22 PM4h18Swansea station (SWA)5:40 PMStansted Airport (SSD)$901One-way2 transfers
- P22803+G24627+P4693311:22 AM4h33Swansea station (SWA)3:55 PMStansted Airport (SSD)$901One-way2 transfers
- P22801+G24167+P4690910:22 AM4h33Swansea station (SWA)2:55 PMStansted Airport (SSD)$901One-way2 transfers
- P22799+G24077+P468859:22 AM4h33Swansea station (SWA)1:55 PMStansted Airport (SSD)$961One-way2 transfers
- P22807+G24419+P469751:22 PM4h18Swansea station (SWA)5:40 PMStansted Airport (SSD)$901One-way2 transfers
- P22797+G24409+P468618:23 AM4h32Swansea station (SWA)12:55 PMStansted Airport (SSD)$1221One-way2 transfers
- P22805+G24327+P4695712:22 PM4h33Swansea station (SWA)4:55 PMStansted Airport (SSD)$831One-way2 transfers
- P22803+G24627+P4693311:22 AM4h33Swansea station (SWA)3:55 PMStansted Airport (SSD)$901One-way2 transfers
- P22801+G24167+P4690910:22 AM4h33Swansea station (SWA)2:55 PMStansted Airport (SSD)$901One-way2 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 $24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, and a train costs an average of $50.
Distance: 180 miles (291 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$86 Average price | $49 Average price Cheapest | $83 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 27m Average total duration Fastest 3h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 57m Average total duration 6h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m 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 Swansea to London Stansted Airport:
A bus is $37 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swansea to London Stansted Airport costing on average $86 (€69).
Other travel options to London Stansted Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 27m.
You'll arrive about 18m sooner (3h 57m by train vs 4h 15m by car). Tickets start at around $86 (€69) compared to roughly $83 (€66) 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
Swansea to London Stansted Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Swansea to London Stansted Airport trains for tomorrow, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P22797+G24409+P46861 | 8:23 AM Swansea station (SWA) | 4h32 | 12:55 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 transfers | |
| P22799+G24077+P46885 | 9:22 AM Swansea station (SWA) | 4h33 | 1:55 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 transfers | |
| P22801+G24167+P46909 | 10:22 AM Swansea station (SWA) | 4h33 | 2:55 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 transfers | |
| P22803+G24627+P46933 | 11:22 AM Swansea station (SWA) | 4h33 | 3:55 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 transfers | |
| P22805+G24327+P46957 | 12:22 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 4h33 | 4:55 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 transfers | |
| P22807+G24419+P46975 | 1:22 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 4h18 | 5:40 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Swansea to London Stansted Airport
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Swansea to London Stansted Airport run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $50 (€40) but you can travel from only $24 (€19) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 07:18, the last at 19:19. The fastest train covers the 180 miles (291 km) distance in 4h 19m.
Distance 180 miles (291 km) |
Average train duration 3h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price $50 (€40) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 4h 19m |
First train 7:18 AM |
Last train 7:19 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Train companies: Great Western Railway from Swansea to London Stansted Airport trainsGreat Western Railway trains will get you between Swansea and London Stansted Airport from $24 (€19). 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 Swansea to London Stansted Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Swansea to London Stansted Airport 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 London Stansted Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Swansea to London Stansted Airport
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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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