Swansea to London Stansted Airport train with Great Western Rail

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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

5

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.

Great Western Rail
12:23PM4h21
Swansea
04:44PMLondon Stansted Airport
$531One-way
0 transfers
Great Western Rail
11:38AM5h06
Swansea
04:44PMLondon Stansted Airport
$731One-way
0 transfers
Great Western Rail
09:22AM4h22
Swansea
01:44PMLondon Stansted Airport
$921One-way
0 transfers
Great Western Rail
08:21AM4h34
Swansea
12:55PMLondon Stansted Airport
$931One-way
0 transfers
Great Western Rail
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)

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Bus

€83

Average price

€39

Average price

Cheapest

4h 26m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 56m

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30m

Additional time*

7h 9m

Average total duration

6h 39m

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30m

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Swansea to London Stansted Airport train times

Showing trains for today, Monday, July 14
Last updated at 5:33 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
great_westernP08479+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+greater_angliaY81802
On time
7:21 AM Swansea station (SWA)
4h50
12:11 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)
2 transfers
transport_for_walesG56278+great_westernP08480+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+greater_angliaY81814
On time
7:27 AM Swansea station (SWA)
5h17
12:44 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)
3 transfers
great_westernP08481+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+greater_angliaY81821
On time
8:22 AM Swansea station (SWA)
4h35
12:57 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)
2 transfers
transport_for_walesG56285+great_westernP08482+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+greater_angliaY81839
On time
8:27 AM Swansea station (SWA)
5h17
1:44 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)
3 transfers
great_westernP08483+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+greater_angliaY81845
On time
9:22 AM Swansea station (SWA)
4h35
1:57 PM Stansted Airport (SSD)
2 transfers
great_westernP08485+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+greater_angliaY81868
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

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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
7
Fastest train
4h 17m
First train
07:21
Last train
18:24
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)

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

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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
Parking
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  • Car Park: Mariners Road (until 30 April 2019). Thereafter please use the top level of Ivy Street (High Street) multistorey car park.
Accessibility
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  • 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
WC
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  • 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
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: No
  • Storage location: On Platform 1
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Swansea
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at the bus stops on High Street outside the station

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