The cheapest and fastest trains from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Swansea station (SWA)
Cheapest price
£11
Average price
£27
Fastest journey
1 h 52 m
Average duration
1 h 59 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
96 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Swansea station (SWA) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Swansea station (SWA) will cost around £27 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £11.
Of the 5 trains that leave Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) for Swansea station (SWA) every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 96 km distance in an average of 1 h 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 52 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 5 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.










Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Swansea station (SWA)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Swansea station (SWA) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, and a train costs an average of £6.
Distance: 96 km
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Live departures
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Swansea station (SWA) train times
The table below shows live departures for Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Swansea station (SWA) trains for tomorrow, Sunday 22 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 07:07 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h55 | 09:02 Swansea station (SWA) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:40 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h52 | 09:32 Swansea station (SWA) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:58 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h05 | 11:03 Swansea station (SWA) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:33 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h00 | 12:33 Swansea station (SWA) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Swansea station (SWA) by train or coach
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Cross Country or Great Western Railway (GWR) to find the best option for your trip from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Swansea station (SWA).
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Swansea station (SWA)
Trains from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Swansea station (SWA) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:45, the last at 22:58. The fastest train covers the 96 km distance in 1h 43m.
Distance 96 km |
Average train duration 1h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 43m |
First train 05:45 |
Last train 22:58 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Swansea station (SWA) trainsGreat Western Rail, Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and Swansea station (SWA) from £4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Swansea station (SWA) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Swansea station (SWA) 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 station (SWA), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and Swansea station (SWA)
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Type of shops available: WHS/M&S; Uppercrust; Pumpkin; Pasty Shop; Starbucks; Lily's Flowers
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- The Pasty Shop
- Starbucks
- Upper Crust
- Pumpkin Café
- Hart's Bakery
- Taxi: The taxi rank is available on the station forecourt. If you require an accessible taxi please approach a member of staff for assistance. To reach the station forecourt; exit through the ticket barriers, turn left and exit through the main doors. You can find more information about local taxi services here.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators.
- Toilets Location: Ladies, Gents and Baby Change are located in the Passenger Subway. The Baby Change is located next to the Ladies Toilets. An additional Baby Change facility is also located in the Accessible Toilet on Platform 13/15. Accessible Toilets are located on Platform 3 by the Help Desk and on Platform 13/15.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Radar Key available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
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- Waiting rooms location: Waiting Rooms are located on Platform 5/7 and on Platform 13/15
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: The main storage location for bikes is at The Friary at Temple Quay, just to the right of the ramped exit from the long stay car park. A limited bike storage location can be found on Station Approach by Queen Anne's Gate. There is no longer any bike storage inside the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near the main entrance.
- Bus lines: A1, 1, 2, 8, 39/349/X39, 70, 73, 178, 376
- Train lines: CrossCountry, Great Western Main Line, Severn Beach Line
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station front. Alternative: the lower approach road, outside the front of Bristol & Exeter House
- 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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