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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Swansea station (SWA)
Cheapest price on 20 Sept
£40
Average ticket price on 20 Sept
£40
Fastest journey on 20 Sept
2 h 9 m
Average journey duration on 20 Sept
2 h 13 m
Trains on 20 Sept
20
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 £40.
To travel from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Swansea station (SWA) you need to make at least one change.
Y41756 · C0122612:392h19Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)14:58Swansea station (SWA)£401One-way1 change- C33251 · C0018314:392h24Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)17:03Swansea station (SWA)£401One-way1 change
- Y41778 · C5004418:382h26Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)21:04Swansea station (SWA)£401One-way1 change
- C33249 · C500489:392h18Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)11:57Swansea station (SWA)£401One-way1 change
- Y41752 · C0122711:392h22Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)14:01Swansea station (SWA)£401One-way1 change
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G0066810:222h09Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)12:31Swansea station (SWA)£401One-way1 change- W35023 · C5004317:472h12Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)19:59Swansea station (SWA)£401One-way1 change
- W35043 · C5003920:452h13Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)22:58Swansea station (SWA)£401One-way1 change
- W35053 · C0122422:452h15Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1:00Swansea station (SWA)£401One-way1 change
- C33098 · C5004216:432h17Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)19:00Swansea station (SWA)£401One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach and train 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 an average ticket price of £8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 16m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, while a train costs an average of £26.
Distance: 96 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£26 Average Price | £8 Average Price Cheapest | £31 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 55m Average total duration 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Swansea station (SWA):
A coach is £18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Swansea station (SWA) costing on average £26.
Other travel options to Swansea station (SWA) take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 25m.
Tickets start at around £26 compared to roughly £31 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £5. The journey takes 1h 46m versus 1h 41m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR).
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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 today, Saturday 19 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W35006+G39257 | On time 16:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h51 | 18:51 Swansea station (SWA) | 1 change | |
| Y41818 · W34635 | On time 16:38 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h27 | 19:05 Swansea station (SWA) | 1 change | |
| W35011+Y62399 | On time 16:57 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h25 | 19:22 Swansea station (SWA) | 1 change | |
| Y41822 · W35420 | On time 17:38 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h33 | 20:11 Swansea station (SWA) | 1 change | |
| C42268+G39280 | On time 17:57 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h52 | 20:49 Swansea station (SWA) | 1 change | |
| C42466 · W34641 | On time 18:38 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h31 | 21:09 Swansea station (SWA) | 1 change | |
| C48623 · C42180 | On time 19:38 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h27 | 22:05 Swansea station (SWA) | 1 change | |
| C42272+G38888 | On time 19:57 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h30 | 22:27 Swansea station (SWA) | 1 change | |
| C42718 · C42181 | On time 20:37 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h28 | 23:05 Swansea station (SWA) | 1 change | |
| Sunday 20 September | |||||
| C33249 · C50048 | 9:39 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h18 | 11:57 Swansea station (SWA) | 1 change | |
| G38279+G00668 | 10:22 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h09 | 12:31 Swansea station (SWA) | 1 change | |
| V13486 · C01228 | 10:40 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h18 | 12:58 Swansea station (SWA) | 1 change | |
| Y41752 · C01227 | 11:39 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h22 | 14:01 Swansea station (SWA) | 1 change | |
| W34984+V13003 | 11:56 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h59 | 14:55 Swansea station (SWA) | 1 change | |
| C48451+V13003 | 12:15 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h40 | 14:55 Swansea station (SWA) | 1 change | |
| Y41756 · C01226 | 12:39 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h19 | 14:58 Swansea station (SWA) | 1 change | |
| Y41761 · C50047 | 13:40 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h22 | 16:02 Swansea station (SWA) | 1 change | |
| C33095+G38897 | 13:56 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h32 | 16:28 Swansea station (SWA) | 1 change | |
| C33251 · C00183 | 14:39 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h24 | 17:03 Swansea station (SWA) | 1 change | |
| W35001+G38918 | 14:56 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h31 | 17:27 Swansea station (SWA) | 1 change | |
| Y41767 · C50040 | 15:38 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h20 | 17:58 Swansea station (SWA) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Swansea station (SWA)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
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 £11 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:20, the last at 20:45. The fastest train covers the 96 km distance in 1h 50m.
Distance 96 km |
Average train duration 1h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 50m |
First train 4:20 |
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 |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Swansea station (SWA) trainsGreat Western Railway, Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and Swansea station (SWA) from £6. 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)
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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