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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Bangor to Swansea
Cheapest price
£104
Average price
£112
Fastest journey
5 h 36 m
Average duration
5 h 37 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
179 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bangor to Swansea is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bangor to Swansea will cost around £112 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £104.
Of the 2 trains that leave Bangor 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 179 km distance in an average of 5 h 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 36 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 38 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.
Live departures
Bangor to Swansea train times
The table below shows live departures for Bangor to Swansea trains for tomorrow, Thursday 13 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03:53 Bangor | 5h36 | 09:29 Swansea | 0 changesdirect | |
| 07:02 Bangor | 5h38 | 12:40 Swansea | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bangor to Swansea
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Trains from Bangor to Swansea run on average 4 times per day, taking around 5h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £57 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 03:38, the last at 20:23. The fastest train covers the 179 km distance in 5h 36m.
Distance 179 km |
Average train duration 5h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £57 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 5h 36m |
First train 03:38 |
Last train 20:23 |
Train companies: Transport for Wales from Bangor to Swansea trainsTransport for Wales trains will get you between Bangor and Swansea from £57. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bangor to Swansea train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bangor 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 Bangor and Swansea
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 18:15 Saturday 05:45 - 18:15 Sunday 08:00 - 18:30
- Car Park: North Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. Both platforms are accessible with a footbridge and lifts connecting platform 1 (to Chester) and platform 2 (to Holyhead). Step-free access is also available separately via a ramp from the north car park to Platform 1, and walkway from the south car park to Platform 2.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only. Ticket machines are located outside the ticket office and on Platform 2.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 05:30 - 22:45 Sunday 09:00 - 23:00
- 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
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Located on platform 1.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 behind the platform office (sheltered) Platform 2 to the rear of the car park (unsheltered).
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Onward travel information: Buses to many locations including the main bus station leave from outside the booking hall.
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the station forecourt
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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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