The cheapest and fastest trains from Greenwich to Swansea
Cheapest price
£67
Average price
£78
Fastest journey
4 h 35 m
Average duration
4 h 41 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
274 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Greenwich to Swansea is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Greenwich to Swansea will cost around £78 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £67.
Of the 2 trains that leave Greenwich 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 274 km distance in an average of 4 h 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 35 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 47 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.




Live departures
Greenwich to Swansea train times
The table below shows live departures for Greenwich to Swansea trains for today, Tuesday 25 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 18:09 Greenwich | 4h34 | 22:43 Swansea | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 26 November | |||||
![]() | 04:47 Greenwich | 4h47 | 09:34 Swansea | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:54 Greenwich | 4h35 | 09:29 Swansea | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Greenwich to Swansea
Trains from Greenwich to Swansea run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £35 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 03:38, the last at 20:23. The fastest train covers the 274 km distance in 3h 41m.
Distance 274 km |
Average train duration 3h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £35 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 3h 41m |
First train 03:38 |
Last train 20:23 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail from Greenwich to Swansea trainsGreat Western Rail trains will get you between Greenwich and Swansea from £35. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Greenwich to Swansea train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Greenwich 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.

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Important Stations and Airports in Greenwich and Swansea
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 20:05 Saturday 06:10 - 20:05 Sunday 07:10 - 18:40 This station is not continuously staffed. Please see staffing times for details of when staff are available.
- Type of shops available: newspapers
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B1. 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 details - Step free access to platform 1 via ramp. Step free access to platform 2 via station entrance. Step free interchange via DLR lift to/from DLR subway. For stepped access between platforms go via station subway.
- 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: Booking hall
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 19:40 Saturday 05:30 - 19:40 Sunday 07:30 - 20:00
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Booking Hall - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Booking Hall- Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: Unheated seating area in booking hall only available when staff are present
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On Platform 2 - Turn right after exiting booking hall.
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Towards Charlton: Bus stop N on Greenwich High Road Towards New Cross or London Bridge: Bus stop P on Greenwich High Road
- 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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