The cheapest and fastest trains from Dundee to Swansea
Cheapest price
£296
Average price
£297
Fastest journey
8 h 57 m
Average duration
9 h 14 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 £297 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £296.
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 9 h 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 57 m .
The slowest trains will take 9 h 31 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 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 coach with prices starting from £62. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 8h 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £62, and a train costs an average of £134.
Distance: 542 km
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£242 Average Price | £93 Average Price Cheapest |
9h 4m Average total duration Fastest 8h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 21h 33m Average total duration 21h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Dundee to Swansea train times
The table below shows live departures for Dundee 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 |
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![]() | 11:09 Dundee | 8h29 | 19:38 Swansea | 2 changes | |
![]() | 13:17 Dundee | 8h41 | 21:58 Swansea | 2 changes | |
![]() | 23:11 Dundee | 14h27 | 13:38 Swansea | 2 changes | |
| Saturday 8 November | |||||
![]() | 08:33 Dundee | 8h57 | 17:30 Swansea | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:15 Dundee | 9h31 | 19:46 Swansea | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Dundee to Swansea
Trains from Dundee to Swansea run on average 5 times per day, taking around 8h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £134 but you can travel from only £62 by coach.
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 34m |
Cheapest ticket price £134 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 8h 32m |
First train 03:38 |
Last train 15:22 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, Caledonian Sleeper, LNER, Cross Country, ScotRail from Dundee to Swansea trainsCrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, Caledonian Sleeper, LNER, Cross Country, ScotRail trains will get you between Dundee and Swansea from £62. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
CrossCountry
Avanti West Coast
Transport for Wales
Caledonian Sleeper
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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