The cheapest and fastest trains from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Swansea station (SWA)
- Cheapest price on 04 Nov
- £22
- Average ticket price on 04 Nov
- £40
- Fastest journey on 04 Nov
- 1 h 50 m
- Average journey duration on 04 Nov
- 1 h 51 m
- Trains on 04 Nov
- 26
- 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 £40 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £22.
On Wed 04 Nov, we found 26 trains from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Swansea station (SWA), including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 96 km distance in an average of 1 h 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 50 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 51 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.
W346637:07 1h55 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) 9:02 Swansea station (SWA) £22 1 One-way 0 changes
G15213 · W354157:40 1h52 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) 9:32 Swansea station (SWA) £40 1 One-way 1 change
Y41823 · G1494319:08 2h08 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) 21:16 Swansea station (SWA) £40 1 One-way 1 change
G15224 · W3541917:08 1h55 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) 19:03 Swansea station (SWA) £40 1 One-way 1 change
Y41825 · G1494419:39 1h52 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) 21:31 Swansea station (SWA) £40 1 One-way 1 change
G15221 · W3541814:39 1h50 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) 16:29 Swansea station (SWA) £41 1 One-way 1 change
Y41800 · W3462413:39 1h51 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) 15:30 Swansea station (SWA) £41 1 One-way 1 change
G15222 · W3463015:39 1h51 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) 17:30 Swansea station (SWA) £41 1 One-way 1 change
G15219 · W3541712:38 1h51 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) 14:29 Swansea station (SWA) £41 1 One-way 1 change
G15214 · G149348:38 1h51 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) 10:29 Swansea station (SWA) £41 1 One-way 1 change
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 7 times per day, taking around 1h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:07, the last at 20:45. The fastest train covers the 96 km distance in 1h 32m.
Distance 96 km |
Average train duration 1h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 32m |
First train 6:07 |
Last train 20:45 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 14 days |
Frequently asked questions about your Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Swansea station (SWA) trip
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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, Wednesday 4 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G01044+ G14931 | 5:20 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h10 | 7:30 Swansea station (SWA) | 1 change | |
C47821+ G38905 | 5:53 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h24 | 8:17 Swansea station (SWA) | 1 change | |
G15492+ G39189 | 6:28 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h26 | 8:54 Swansea station (SWA) | 1 change | |
W34663 | 7:07 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h55 | 9:02 Swansea station (SWA) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15213 · W35415 | 7:40 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h52 | 9:32 Swansea station (SWA) | 1 change | |
G15214 · G14934 | 8:38 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h51 | 10:29 Swansea station (SWA) | 1 change | |
G15002+ Y62429 | 8:57 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h05 | 11:02 Swansea station (SWA) | 1 change | |
G15215 · G14936 | 9:39 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h51 | 11:30 Swansea station (SWA) | 1 change | |
G15216 · G14938 | 10:38 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h55 | 12:33 Swansea station (SWA) | 1 change | |
G15218 · W34618 | 11:38 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h52 | 13:30 Swansea station (SWA) | 1 change | |
G15219 · W35417 | 12:38 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h51 | 14:29 Swansea station (SWA) | 1 change | |
Y41800 · W34624 | 13:39 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h51 | 15:30 Swansea station (SWA) | 1 change | |
G15221 · W35418 | 14:39 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h50 | 16:29 Swansea station (SWA) | 1 change | |
W34999+ Y62419 | 14:57 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h08 | 17:05 Swansea station (SWA) | 1 change | |
G15222 · W34630 | 15:39 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h51 | 17:30 Swansea station (SWA) | 1 change | |
G15223 · W34634 | 16:38 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h56 | 18:34 Swansea station (SWA) | 1 change | |
G15224 · W35419 | 17:08 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h55 | 19:03 Swansea station (SWA) | 1 change | |
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Important Stations and Airports in Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and Swansea station (SWA)
Most Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Swansea station (SWA) trains use the Bristol Temple Meads to Swansea station pair. Use this guide to compare Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and Swansea station (SWA) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Bristol Temple Meads from Bristol city centre
Bristol Temple Meads train station facilities and services
Bristol Temple Meads has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: The Pasty Shop, Starbucks, Upper Crust, Pumpkin Café, Hart's Bakery
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located near Platform 3.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30, Sun: 06:45 - 21:30. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bristol Temple Meads: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bristol Temple Meads: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bristol Temple Meads: Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators. .
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center, Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center.
Getting to Swansea from Swansea city centre
Swansea train station facilities and services
Swansea has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Swansea.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Swansea.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Swansea.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Swansea: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Swansea: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Swansea: 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.
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