Canterbury to Swansea train with Great Western Rail

Fri, 07 Nov
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Canterbury to Swansea

Showing times and prices for 08 Nov

Cheapest price

£64

Average price

£64

Fastest journey

5 h 6 m

Average duration

5 h 6 m

Trains per day

1

Distance

350 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Canterbury to Swansea will cost around £64 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £64.

Fast trains

Of the 1 trains that leave Canterbury 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 350 km distance in an average of 5 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 6 m .

The slowest trains will take 5 h 6 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
04:245h06
Canterbury
09:30Swansea
£641One-way
0 changes

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Compare train and coach for Canterbury to Swansea

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Canterbury to Swansea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, and a train costs an average of £49.

Distance: 350 km

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Coach

£61

Average Price

£29

Average Price

Cheapest

4h 45m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 15m

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30m

Additional time*

7h 25m

Average total duration

6h 55m

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30m

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Live departures

Canterbury to Swansea train times

The table below shows live departures for Canterbury to Swansea trains for today, Friday 7 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 07:33
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Southeastern07:49 Canterbury
4h43
12:32 Swansea3 changes
Southeastern08:23 Canterbury
5h07
13:30 Swansea3 changes
Southeastern09:21 Canterbury
5h07
14:28 Swansea3 changes
Saturday 8 November
great_western04:24 Canterbury
5h06
09:30 Swansea0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Canterbury to Swansea

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Trains from Canterbury to Swansea run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £49 but you can travel from only £22 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 03:38, the last at 20:23. The fastest train covers the 350 km distance in 5h 9m.

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 £22
Distance
350 km
Average train duration
4h 15m
Cheapest ticket price
£49
Trains per day
7
Fastest train
5h 9m
First train
03:38
Last train
20:23
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 £22

Train companies: Great Western Rail, Southeastern from Canterbury to Swansea trainsGreat Western Rail, Southeastern trains will get you between Canterbury and Swansea from £22. 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
5h 6m
Cheapest Price
£49
Great Western Rail frequency
6 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

Southeastern

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 11m
Cheapest Price
£217
Southeastern frequency
16 a day

FAQs: Canterbury to Swansea train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Canterbury 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
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.
Booking trains from Canterbury to Swansea in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train distance from Canterbury to Swansea is 350 km.
The cost of a train ticket from Canterbury to Swansea can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £49, while the average price tends to be around £61.
The train journey from Canterbury to Swansea covers a distance of 350 km and takes approximately 5h 9m. Trains run 7 per day.
The first train from Canterbury to Swansea leaves at 3:38.
The cheapest way to get from Canterbury to Swansea is by coach, costing approximately £22.
The last train from Canterbury to Swansea departs at 20:23.
Trains from Canterbury to Swansea run approximately 7 times per day.
The train station in Canterbury that goes to Swansea is Canterbury West (CBW), and it arrives at Swansea station (SWA).
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Canterbury to Swansea.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Canterbury to Swansea.
There is no night train service from Canterbury to Swansea.
Yes, you can take the train from Canterbury to Swansea.
To get from Canterbury to Swansea, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Canterbury and Swansea

Canterbury
Swansea
The major train station for departures in Canterbury is Canterbury East. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Canterbury East for your trip from Canterbury to Swansea.
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 20:20 Saturday 06:10 - 20:20 Sunday 07:30 - 19:00 This station is not continuously staffed please see staffing times for details of when staff are available.
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Access to all platforms and interchange via lifts and stairs.
  • Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
  • Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible ticket machines note: The Ticket Vending Machines's can only be accessed when the station building is open as they are in the booking hall
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: Platform 2 - Available during staffing hours
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: Platform 2 - Available during staffing hours
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities location: Only available when staff present
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting room on both platforms Only available when staff present
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Platform 2
  • Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
  • Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Canterbury East
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement bus stop in Station Road East, opposite the station entrance.
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 19:30 Saturday 06:15 - 19:30 Sunday 08:30 - 17:00 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Access to all platforms and interchange via lifts and stairs.
  • Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
  • Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible ticket machines note: two within concourse.
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available open hours: Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: Platform 1 - Available during staffing hours
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: Platform 1 - Available during staffing hours
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities location: Only available when staff present
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting room on platforms 1 and 2 Only available when staff present
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: downside platform - London end
  • Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
  • Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Canterbury West
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station forecourt

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