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The cheapest and fastest trains from Guildford station (GLD) to Swansea station (SWA)
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£164
Average price
£164
Fastest journey
3 h 3 m
Average duration
3 h 8 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
237 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Guildford station (GLD) to Swansea station (SWA) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Guildford station (GLD) to Swansea station (SWA) will cost around £164 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £164.
Fast trains
To travel from Guildford station (GLD) to Swansea station (SWA) you need to make at least one change.
06:043h28
Guildford station (GLD)09:32Swansea station (SWA)
£1641One-way
1 change
06:473h42
Guildford station (GLD)10:29Swansea station (SWA)
£1641One-way
1 change
08:143h16
Guildford station (GLD)11:30Swansea station (SWA)
£1641One-way
1 change
09:203h12
Guildford station (GLD)12:32Swansea station (SWA)
£1641One-way
1 change
10:273h03
Guildford station (GLD)13:30Swansea station (SWA)
£1641One-way
1 change
10:273h03
Guildford station (GLD)13:30Swansea station (SWA)
£1641One-way
1 change
11:203h08
Guildford station (GLD)14:28Swansea station (SWA)
£1641One-way
1 change
13:203h08
Guildford station (GLD)16:28Swansea station (SWA)
£1641One-way
1 change
12:203h10
Guildford station (GLD)15:30Swansea station (SWA)
£1641One-way
1 change
14:203h10
Guildford station (GLD)17:30Swansea station (SWA)
£1641One-way
1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Guildford station (GLD) to Swansea station (SWA)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Guildford station (GLD) to Swansea station (SWA) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £40. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £40, and a train costs an average of £54.
Distance: 237 km
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3h 50m Average total duration Fastest 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 20m Average total duration 8h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Guildford station (GLD) to Swansea station (SWA)
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Trains from Guildford station (GLD) to Swansea station (SWA) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £54 but you can travel from only £40 by coach.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £40
Distance 237 km |
Average train duration 3h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £54 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 3m |
First train 09:27 |
Last train 09:27 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £40
Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Guildford station (GLD) to Swansea station (SWA) trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Guildford station (GLD) and Swansea station (SWA) from £40. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Rail
About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 50m
Cheapest Price
£72
Great Western Rail frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
first_great_western
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 3m
Cheapest Price
£164
first_great_western frequency
16 a day
FAQs: Guildford station (GLD) to Swansea station (SWA) train
FAQs: Travel by train from Guildford station (GLD) to Swansea station (SWA) easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Guildford station (GLD) to Swansea station (SWA).
The train distance from Guildford station (GLD) to Swansea station (SWA) is 237 km.
Booking trains from Guildford station (GLD) to Swansea station (SWA) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Guildford station (GLD) to Swansea station (SWA) covers a distance of 237 km and takes approximately 3h 3m. Trains run 6 per day.
The cost of a train ticket from Guildford station (GLD) to Swansea station (SWA) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £54, while the average price tends to be around £54.
To get from Guildford station (GLD) to Swansea station (SWA), you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
The first train from Guildford station (GLD) to Swansea station (SWA) leaves at 9:27.
The cheapest way to get from Guildford station (GLD) to Swansea station (SWA) is by coach, costing approximately £40.
The last train from Guildford station (GLD) to Swansea station (SWA) departs at 9:27.
Trains from Guildford station (GLD) to Swansea station (SWA) run approximately 6 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Guildford station (GLD) to Swansea station (SWA).
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Guildford station (GLD) to Swansea station (SWA).
There is no night train service from Guildford station (GLD) to Swansea station (SWA).
Yes, you can take the train from Guildford station (GLD) to Swansea station (SWA).
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Important Stations and Airports in Guildford station (GLD) and Swansea station (SWA)
Guildford
Swansea
The major train station for departures in Guildford is Guildford. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Guildford for your trip from Guildford to Swansea.
Amenities at train station
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 22:00 Saturday 06:10 - 22:00 Sunday 06:20 - 22:00
Parking
- Car Park: Smart Car Spaces
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: There is level access to the booking hall and all platforms from the main entrance in Walnut Tree Close. There is no step free access from the Guildford Park Road entrance. There is step free access to and interchange between all platforms via steep ramps. A staff operated powered wheelchair is available for customers. Please speak to a member of staff or our Assisted Travel team.
- Accessible taxis: The taxi rank is located outside the main station entrance (platform 2)
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2, next to the subway ramp. The National key toilets are located on Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Car parks 1 & 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Guildford
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus lay-by in Station Forecourt off Walnut Tree Close.
The major train station for arrivals in Swansea is Swansea. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Swansea for your journey to Swansea from Guildford.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 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
Parking
- Car Park: Mariners Road (until 30 April 2019). Thereafter please use the top level of Ivy Street (High Street) multistorey car park.
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: On Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Swansea
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at the bus stops on High Street outside the station
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