The cheapest and fastest trains from Dundee to Swansea
Cheapest price
£132
Average price
£211
Fastest journey
8 h 32 m
Average duration
8 h 47 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
542 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dundee to Swansea is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dundee to Swansea will cost around £211 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £132.
Of the 2 trains that leave Dundee 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 542 km distance in an average of 8 h 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 32 m .
The slowest trains will take 9 h 2 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.
11:098h32Dundee19:41Swansea£1321One-way0 changes
8:599h02Dundee18:01Swansea£2901One-way0 changes
11:098h32Dundee19:41Swansea£1321One-way0 changes
8:599h02Dundee18:01Swansea£2901One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Dundee to Swansea
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dundee to Swansea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £36. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £36, and a train costs an average of £132.
Distance: 542 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Coach |
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£185 Average Price | £91 Average Price Cheapest | £94 Average Price |
8h 42m Average total duration 8h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 20h 35m Average total duration 20h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Dundee to Swansea train times
The table below shows live departures for Dundee to Swansea trains for tomorrow, Friday 8 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:59 Dundee | 9h02 | 18:01 Swansea | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:09 Dundee | 8h32 | 19:41 Swansea | 0 changesdirect | |
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Why should you book Dundee to Swansea trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Avanti West Coast?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Avanti West Coast, but also compare tickets for the likes of Transport for Wales, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Caledonian Sleeper or Cross Country to find the best option for your trip from Dundee to Swansea.
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- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Avanti West Coast with all available travel options, which are train, bus and flight to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Dundee to Swansea.
Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Raileurope?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Transport for Wales, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Caledonian Sleeper or Cross Country to find the best option for your trip from Dundee to Swansea.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train, bus and flight to find the ideal travel option from Dundee to Swansea.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Dundee to Swansea
Trains from Dundee to Swansea run on average 7 times per day, taking around 8h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £132 but you can travel from only £36 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 03:38, the last at 15:22. The fastest train covers the 542 km distance in 8h 32m.
Distance 542 km |
Average train duration 8h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £132 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 8h 32m |
First train 3:38 |
Last train 15:22 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 42 days |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Caledonian Sleeper, Cross Country, ScotRail from Dundee to Swansea trainsAvanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Caledonian Sleeper, Cross Country, ScotRail trains will get you between Dundee and Swansea from £36. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Avanti West Coast
Transport for Wales
Caledonian Sleeper
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Cross Country
ScotRail
FAQs: Dundee to Swansea train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dundee 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 Dundee and Swansea
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 19:30 Saturday 06:25 - 19:30 Sunday 08:30 - 19:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith newsagent. PhotoMe photo booth.
- Car Park: Short Stay Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office
- 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: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the platform. Radar - National Key Scheme
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the layby on Riverside Drive, 200 yards from the station entrance
- 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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