Basingstoke to Swansea train with Great Western Rail

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Basingstoke to Swansea

Showing times and prices for 06 Dec

Cheapest price

£65

Average price

£65

Fastest journey

3 h 44 m

Average duration

3 h 44 m

Trains per day

1

Distance

202 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Basingstoke to Swansea is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Basingstoke to Swansea will cost around £65 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £65.

Fast trains

Of the 1 trains that leave Basingstoke 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 202 km distance in an average of 3 h 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 44 m .

The slowest trains will take 3 h 44 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
04:473h44
Basingstoke
08:31Swansea
£651One-way
0 changes

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Compare train and coach for Basingstoke to Swansea

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basingstoke to Swansea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £29, and a train costs an average of £60.

Distance: 202 km

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Coach

£62

Average Price

£34

Average Price

Cheapest

3h 14m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 44m

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30m

Additional time*

7h 0m

Average total duration

6h 30m

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Live departures

Basingstoke to Swansea train times

The table below shows live departures for Basingstoke to Swansea trains for today, Friday 5 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 06:18
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
great_western10:49 Basingstoke
2h38
13:27 Swansea0 changesdirect
Saturday 6 December
great_western04:47 Basingstoke
3h44
08:31 Swansea0 changesdirect

This is the last train of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Basingstoke to Swansea

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Trains from Basingstoke to Swansea run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £60 but you can travel from only £29 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 03:38, the last at 21:30. The fastest train covers the 202 km distance in 2h 38m.

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
Coach from £29
Distance
202 km
Average train duration
2h 44m
Cheapest ticket price
£60
Trains per day
4
Fastest train
2h 38m
First train
03:38
Last train
21:30
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
Coach from £29

Train companies: Great Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western from Basingstoke to Swansea trainsGreat Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western trains will get you between Basingstoke and Swansea from £29. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Great Western Rail

About
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. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 38m
Cheapest Price
£64
Great Western Rail frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

Cross Country

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 38m
Cheapest Price
£160
Cross Country frequency
7 a day

first_great_western

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 54m
Cheapest Price
£154
first_great_western frequency
4 a day

FAQs: Basingstoke to Swansea train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Basingstoke 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.

FAQs
The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Swansea is by coach, costing approximately £29.
To fully experience Swansea, including its beautiful beaches, cultural attractions like the National Waterfront Museum, and nearby natural landscapes such as the Gower Peninsula, spending 2 to 3 days is ideal.
The train distance from Basingstoke to Swansea is 202 km.
The train journey from Basingstoke to Swansea offers a mix of urban and rural scenery, with picturesque views of the English countryside, including rolling hills and charming villages, as it passes through areas such as Wiltshire and the outskirts of the Cotswolds before reaching the coastal landscapes of South Wales.
The last train from Basingstoke to Swansea departs at 21:30.
A day trip from Basingstoke to Swansea is not feasible due to the travel duration of 2h 38m. Trains operate 4 times per day. The distance is 202 km.
The cost of a train ticket from Basingstoke to Swansea can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £60, while the average price tends to be around £62.
There is no night train service from Basingstoke to Swansea.
Booking trains from Basingstoke to Swansea in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Basingstoke to Swansea covers a distance of 202 km and takes approximately 2h 38m. Trains run 4 per day.
The train station in Basingstoke that goes to Swansea is Basingstoke station (BSK), and it arrives at Swansea station (SWA).
The first train from Basingstoke to Swansea leaves at 3:38.
Trains from Basingstoke to Swansea run approximately 4 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Basingstoke to Swansea.
Yes, you can take the train from Basingstoke to Swansea.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Basingstoke to Swansea.
To get from Basingstoke to Swansea, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.

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Important Stations and Airports in Basingstoke and Swansea

Basingstoke
Swansea
The major train station for departures in Basingstoke is Basingstoke. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Basingstoke for your trip from Basingstoke to Swansea.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 21:30 Saturday 06:00 - 21:30 Sunday 07:00 - 21:30
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Premium
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: Step-free category B2 station. This station has step-free access to all platforms via lifts from the main entrance. The rear entrance has level access to Platforms 4 and 5 (and to other platforms via lifts) but is only open Monday-Friday 0600 until 1000 and from 1500 until 2345 (closed at weekends) - outside these times a stepped subway must be used. The alternative step-free route from the rear to the main entrance via the street is approximately 380m and includes missing dropped kerbs and sections of route without a pavement. 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: Yes
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The toilets are located on all the platforms. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1, Platforms 2/3 and Platform 4; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: All platforms
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Car park and platform 4
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Basingstoke
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Forecourt, off Alencon Link

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