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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Derby to Swansea
Cheapest price
£65
Average price
£90
Fastest journey
3 h 49 m
Average duration
3 h 57 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
222 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Derby to Swansea is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Derby to Swansea will cost around £90 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £65.
Of the 5 trains that leave Derby for Swansea every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 222 km distance in an average of 3 h 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 49 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 10 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 Derby to Swansea
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Derby to Swansea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £25, and a train costs an average of £42.
Distance: 222 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£85 Average Price | £32 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 40m Average total duration Fastest 4h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 18m Average total duration 5h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Derby to Swansea train times
The table below shows live departures for Derby to Swansea trains for today, Monday 19 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:31 Derby | 3h59 | 16:30 Swansea | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 20 January | |||||
| 06:28 Derby | 4h02 | 10:30 Swansea | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:41 Derby | 3h49 | 12:30 Swansea | 0 changesdirect | |
| 11:31 Derby | 3h56 | 15:27 Swansea | 0 changesdirect | |
| 11:55 Derby | 4h10 | 16:05 Swansea | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Derby to Swansea
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Derby to Swansea run on average 8 times per day, taking around 4h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £42 but you can travel from only £25 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 03:46, the last at 21:31. The fastest train covers the 222 km distance in 3h 45m.
Distance 222 km |
Average train duration 4h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price £42 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 3h 45m |
First train 03:46 |
Last train 21:31 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Cross Country from Derby to Swansea trainsCrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Cross Country trains will get you between Derby and Swansea from £25. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Derby to Swansea train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Derby 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 Derby and Swansea
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 04:55 - 22:45 Saturday 04:55 - 22:45 Sunday 06:20 - 23:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A step free station. This station has step free access. There are lifts to all platforms. There is a subway to platforms 2,3,4 and 5. Platforms 6 and 7 are accessed by lift only. This station has tactile paving at the edges of all platforms and at the foot and top of stairwells.
- 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, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from Customer Reception upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Located in North Car Park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the rear of the station, at the Pride Park exit
ParkingDiningAccessibilityBike Parking- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B. This station has a degree of step free access to the platform which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check for details. Level ramped access to both platforms from level crossing. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on IUP.
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At theÿstation entrance, adjacent to the level crossing.
ParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelBike Parking- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B. Step free access to both platforms via ramps. These ramps have a very steep gradient. This station doesn't have tactile paving at the edge of the platforms.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on IUP.
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the bus stopÿoutside the station entrance towards Derby or by the Showcase towards Stoke.
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotel
Lost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rental- 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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