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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Aberdeen to Swansea
Cheapest price
£170
Average price
£245
Fastest journey
9 h 52 m
Average duration
10 h 43 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
626 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Aberdeen to Swansea is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Aberdeen to Swansea will cost around £245 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £170.
Of the 2 trains that leave Aberdeen for Swansea every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 626 km distance in an average of 10 h 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 9 h 52 m .
The slowest trains will take 11 h 33 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.
9:529h52Aberdeen19:44Swansea£1701One-way0 changes
12:1111h33Aberdeen23:44Swansea£3191One-way0 changes
- 9:529h52Aberdeen19:44Swansea£1701One-way0 changes
- 12:1111h33Aberdeen23:44Swansea£3191One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Aberdeen to Swansea
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Aberdeen to Swansea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £49. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £49, and a flight costs an average of £268.
Distance: 626 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£254 Average Price | £84 Average Price Cheapest | £317 Average Price |
11h 4m Average total duration 10h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 56m Average total duration 18h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Aberdeen to Swansea train times
The table below shows live departures for Aberdeen to Swansea trains for today, Thursday 21 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:50 Aberdeen | 9h51 | 18:41 Swansea | 0 changesdirect | |
| 12:07 Aberdeen | 9h52 | 21:59 Swansea | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Aberdeen to Swansea
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Aberdeen to Swansea run on average 4 times per day, taking around 10h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £90 but you can travel from only £49 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 03:38, the last at 14:03. The fastest train covers the 626 km distance in 9h 43m.
Distance 626 km |
Average train duration 10h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price £90 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 9h 43m |
First train 3:38 |
Last train 14:03 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 42 days |
Train companies: London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country, ScotRail from Aberdeen to Swansea trainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country, ScotRail trains will get you between Aberdeen and Swansea from £49. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Cross Country
ScotRail
FAQs: Aberdeen to Swansea train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Aberdeen to Swansea 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 Swansea, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Aberdeen and Swansea
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Carts
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access is available via College Street.
- The Silver Darling
- Moonfish Cafe
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- £0.30
- Residence Inn Aberdeen
- Hilton Aberdeen TECA
- Jurys Inn Aberdeen
- Located in the main concourse
- 80 places, covered
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main concourse
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and platforms
- Hall 2: waiting area and shops
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: ScotRail services
- National Rail services
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rental- 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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