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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Ashford to Swansea
Cheapest price
£73
Average price
£73
Fastest journey
4 h 28 m
Average duration
4 h 28 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
242 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ashford to Swansea is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ashford to Swansea will cost around £73 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £73.
Of the 1 trains that leave Ashford for Swansea every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 242 km distance in an average of 4 h 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 28 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 28 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.
9:424h28Ashford14:10Swansea£731One-way0 changes
- 9:424h28Ashford14:10Swansea£731One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Ashford to Swansea
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ashford to Swansea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, and a train costs an average of £73.
Distance: 242 km
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£73 Average Price | £18 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 41m Average total duration Fastest 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 40m Average total duration 5h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ashford to Swansea
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Ashford to Swansea run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £73 but you can travel from only £18 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 03:38, the last at 19:19. The fastest train covers the 242 km distance in 4h 28m.
Distance 242 km |
Average train duration 3h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £73 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 4h 28m |
First train 3:38 |
Last train 19:19 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: Great Western Railway from Ashford to Swansea trainsGreat Western Railway trains will get you between Ashford and Swansea from £18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Ashford to Swansea train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ashford 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.
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Important Stations and Airports in Ashford and Swansea
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 13:25 Saturday 08:00 - 14:00 Sunday 08:55 - 16:25
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step-free category B2 Station. Near-level access to Platform 2 (for trains towards Staines) via main entrance or side gate. Step-free access to Platform 1 (for trains towards London) via separate entrance from long footpath, and short ramp at approx 1:15 gradient. Step-free access between platforms is only via the street (approx 620m). Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Waiting Room. The National key toilets are located in the Waiting Room; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The toilet facilities are only available during Ticket Office opening hours.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located in the Waiting Room; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Car park
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Woodthorpe Road - London Transport bus stops
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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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