The cheapest and fastest trains from Burton-on-Trent to Swansea
Cheapest price
£194
Average price
£194
Fastest journey
3 h 35 m
Average duration
3 h 37 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
205 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Burton-on-Trent to Swansea is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Burton-on-Trent to Swansea will cost around £194 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £194.
To travel from Burton-on-Trent to Swansea you need to make at least one change.










Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Burton-on-Trent to Swansea
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Burton-on-Trent to Swansea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £26, and a train costs an average of £47.
Distance: 205 km
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4h 4m Average total duration Fastest 3h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 0m Average total duration 12h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Burton-on-Trent to Swansea train times
The table below shows live departures for Burton-on-Trent to Swansea trains for today, Sunday 9 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 09:41 Burton-on-Trent | 3h48 | 13:29 Swansea | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:32 Burton-on-Trent | 3h46 | 14:18 Swansea | 1 change | |
![]() | 11:51 Burton-on-Trent | 3h38 | 15:29 Swansea | 1 change | |
![]() | 12:51 Burton-on-Trent | 3h41 | 16:32 Swansea | 1 change | |
![]() | 13:51 Burton-on-Trent | 3h43 | 17:34 Swansea | 1 change |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Burton-on-Trent to Swansea
Trains from Burton-on-Trent to Swansea run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £47 but you can travel from only £26 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 03:56, the last at 18:47. The fastest train covers the 205 km distance in 3h 34m.
Distance 205 km |
Average train duration 3h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price £47 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 34m |
First train 03:56 |
Last train 18:47 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Cross Country from Burton-on-Trent to Swansea trainsCrossCountry, Cross Country trains will get you between Burton-on-Trent and Swansea from £26. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Burton-on-Trent to Swansea train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Burton-on-Trent 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 Burton-on-Trent and Swansea
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 19:30 Saturday 06:10 - 19:30 Sunday 10:00 - 18:30 Festive Period Changes: Saturday 1st January 2021 07:00-19:30
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B This station has step free access to both platforms. There is a lift from the main station building onto the platforms then a short ramp with moderate gradient. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on Useful Information Poster.
- 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 2. The National key toilets are located on Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: on the platform under the bridge
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Outside the front of the station.
- 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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