The cheapest and fastest trains from Swansea to Norwich
Cheapest price
$285
Average price
$285
Fastest journey
6 h 54 m
Average duration
6 h 54 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
375 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Swansea to Norwich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Swansea to Norwich will cost around $285 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $285.
It's difficult to get from Swansea to Norwich without transferring at least 4 times.
W35442+
P67233+
Tube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+
LE3279002:22 PM6h55Swansea station (SWA)9:17 PMNorwich station (NRW)$2851One-way4 transfers
C00125+
Tube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+
LE327700 · P672353:23 PM6h54Swansea station (SWA)10:17 PMNorwich station (NRW)$2851One-way4 transfers
W35439+
LE328200+
Tube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+
P0129912:23 PM6h54Swansea station (SWA)7:17 PMNorwich station (NRW)$2851One-way4 transfers
W35220+
Tube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+
P66952 · LE3280001:23 PM6h54Swansea station (SWA)8:17 PMNorwich station (NRW)$2851One-way4 transfers
C00125+
Tube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+
LE327700 · P672353:23 PM6h54Swansea station (SWA)10:17 PMNorwich station (NRW)$2851One-way4 transfers
W35439+
LE328200+
Tube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+
P0129912:23 PM6h54Swansea station (SWA)7:17 PMNorwich station (NRW)$2851One-way4 transfers
W35220+
Tube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+
P66952 · LE3280001:23 PM6h54Swansea station (SWA)8:17 PMNorwich station (NRW)$2851One-way4 transfers
W35442+
P67233+
Tube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+
LE3279002:22 PM6h55Swansea station (SWA)9:17 PMNorwich station (NRW)$2851One-way4 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Swansea to Norwich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swansea to Norwich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $48. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 1m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $48, and a train costs an average of $163.
Distance: 233 miles (375 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$269 Average price | $61 Average price Cheapest | $98 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 31m Average total duration Fastest 5h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 35m Average total duration 8h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Swansea to Norwich:
A bus is $208 (€170) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swansea to Norwich costing on average $269 (€220).
Other travel options to Norwich take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 5m.
You'll arrive about 45m sooner (5h 1m by train vs 5h 46m by car). Tickets start at around $269 (€220) compared to roughly $98 (€81) 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 Norwich train times
The table below shows live departures for Swansea to Norwich trains for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C42292+ F10237 · LE156800 · P01289 | On time 12:24 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 5h54 | 6:18 PM Norwich station (NRW) | 4 transfers | |
C42293+ F10233 · LE156600 · P01298 | On time 1:20 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 5h58 | 7:18 PM Norwich station (NRW) | 4 transfers | |
C42294+ F13418 · LE156400 · P01308 | On time 2:23 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 5h57 | 8:20 PM Norwich station (NRW) | 4 transfers | |
W35195+ P67256 · LE156200 · P01314 | On time 3:23 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 5h55 | 9:18 PM Norwich station (NRW) | 4 transfers | |
W35199+ F10220 · LE156000 · P01322 | On time 4:22 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 5h56 | 10:18 PM Norwich station (NRW) | 4 transfers | |
C42296+ P67264 · LE155800 · P01327 | On time 5:23 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 5h55 | 11:18 PM Norwich station (NRW) | 4 transfers | |
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Why book with Omio vs Great Western Railway?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Great Western Railway, but also compare tickets for the likes of Great Western Railway (GWR) to find the best option for your trip from Swansea to Norwich.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Swansea to Norwich
Trains from Swansea to Norwich run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $163 (€133) but you can travel from only $48 (€39) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 03:13, the last at 20:00. The fastest train covers the 233 miles (375 km) distance in 5h 23m.
Distance 233 miles (375 km) |
Average train duration 5h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $163 (€133) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 5h 23m |
First train 3:13 AM |
Last train 8:00 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Swansea to Norwich trainsGreat Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Swansea and Norwich from $48 (€39). 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 Norwich
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Swansea to Norwich 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 Norwich, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Swansea to Norwich
- 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
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 04:45 - 20:45 Saturday 04:45 - 20:45 Sunday 06:45 - 20:45
- Type of shops available: News agent Mini supermarket Passport Photo Booth
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket machines are located in the ticket hall and on the station concourse
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: All toilets are located on the concourse including the accessible (radar key) toilet
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On forecourt and within station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop on station forecourt
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