The cheapest and fastest trains from Chesterfield to Swansea
Cheapest price
£188
Average price
£189
Fastest journey
4 h 48 m
Average duration
5 h 1 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
249 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chesterfield to Swansea is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chesterfield to Swansea will cost around £189 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £188.
Of the 2 trains that leave Chesterfield for Swansea every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 249 km distance in an average of 5 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 48 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 14 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 Chesterfield to Swansea
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Chesterfield to Swansea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £28, and a train costs an average of £186.
Distance: 249 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£194 Average Price | £39 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 5m Average total duration Fastest 4h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 3m Average total duration 8h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Chesterfield to Swansea train times
The table below shows live departures for Chesterfield to Swansea trains for today, Friday 7 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 09:08 Chesterfield | 4h19 | 13:27 Swansea | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:08 Chesterfield | 4h22 | 18:30 Swansea | 0 changesdirect | |
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![]() | 04:16 Chesterfield | 5h14 | 09:30 Swansea | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:42 Chesterfield | 4h48 | 09:30 Swansea | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Chesterfield to Swansea
Trains from Chesterfield to Swansea run on average 3 times per day, taking around 4h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £186 but you can travel from only £28 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 03:46, the last at 20:49. The fastest train covers the 249 km distance in 4h 14m.
Distance 249 km |
Average train duration 4h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price £186 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 4h 14m |
First train 03:46 |
Last train 20:49 |
Train companies: Cross Country from Chesterfield to Swansea trainsCross Country trains will get you between Chesterfield and Swansea from £28. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Chesterfield to Swansea train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chesterfield 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Chesterfield and Swansea
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 19:00 Saturday 06:15 - 18:00 Sunday 08:30 - 21:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access. There is a subway and lift to platforms. This station has tactile paving at the edge of all platforms, also at the foot and top of each stairwell.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- 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: Yes
- 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. The radar key is available from the Duty Manager located on Platform 1.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Station front, platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coaches leave from 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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