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The cheapest and fastest trains from Harpenden to Swansea
Showing times and prices for 23 Mar
Cheapest price
£191
Average price
£191
Fastest journey
3 h 31 m
Average duration
3 h 35 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
248 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Harpenden to Swansea is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Harpenden to Swansea will cost around £191 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £191.
Fast trains
To travel from Harpenden to Swansea you need to make at least 2 changes.
05:523h41
Harpenden09:33Swansea
£1911One-way
2 changes
06:583h31
Harpenden10:29Swansea
£1911One-way
2 changes
07:583h32
Harpenden11:30Swansea
£1911One-way
2 changes
08:523h41
Harpenden12:33Swansea
£1911One-way
2 changes
09:523h38
Harpenden13:30Swansea
£1911One-way
2 changes
06:583h31
Harpenden10:29Swansea
£1911One-way
2 changes
07:583h32
Harpenden11:30Swansea
£1911One-way
2 changes
10:523h36
Harpenden14:28Swansea
£1911One-way
2 changes
12:523h36
Harpenden16:28Swansea
£1911One-way
2 changes
09:523h38
Harpenden13:30Swansea
£1911One-way
2 changes
Live departures
Harpenden to Swansea train times
The table below shows live departures for Harpenden to Swansea trains for tomorrow, Sunday 22 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 17:19
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05:52 Harpenden | 3h41 | 09:33 Swansea | 2 changes | |
| 06:58 Harpenden | 3h31 | 10:29 Swansea | 2 changes | |
| 07:58 Harpenden | 3h32 | 11:30 Swansea | 2 changes | |
| 08:52 Harpenden | 3h41 | 12:33 Swansea | 2 changes | |
| 09:52 Harpenden | 3h38 | 13:30 Swansea | 2 changes |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Harpenden to Swansea
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Take a train from Harpenden to Swansea and enjoy the approximately 248 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 03:38, the last at 12:38.
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
Distance 248 km |
Average train duration 3h 36m |
Trains per day 5 |
First train 03:38 |
Last train 12:38 |
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
Train companies: Great Western Rail from Harpenden to Swansea trainsGreat Western Rail trains will get you between Harpenden and Swansea. 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 49m
Cheapest Price
£43
Great Western Rail frequency
5 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
FAQs: Harpenden to Swansea train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Harpenden 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.
The train distance from Harpenden to Swansea is 248 km.
The first train from Harpenden to Swansea leaves at 3:38.
The last train from Harpenden to Swansea departs at 12:38.
Trains from Harpenden to Swansea run approximately 5 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Harpenden to Swansea.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Harpenden to Swansea.
To travel from Harpenden to Swansea, you can take a .
There is no night train service from Harpenden to Swansea.
The train station in Harpenden that goes to Swansea is Harpenden station (HPD), and it arrives at Swansea station (SWA).
Booking trains from Harpenden to Swansea in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Harpenden to Swansea offers varied scenery, featuring picturesque countryside vistas, rolling hills, and charming towns, especially as the route approaches Wales.
To fully experience Swansea, including its beautiful beaches, cultural attractions like the National Waterfront Museum, and nearby natural landscapes such as the Gower Peninsula, spending 2 to 3 days is ideal.
Yes, you can take the train from Harpenden to Swansea.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Harpenden and Swansea
Harpenden
Swansea
The major train station for departures in Harpenden is Harpenden. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Harpenden for your trip from Harpenden to Swansea.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:15 Saturday 06:15 - 19:15 Sunday 07:15 - 20:15
Shopping
- Type of shops available: Coffee shop
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Taxis
- Taxi: YES
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the front of the station Ticket Office entrance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: Platform 4
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting areas are available on platform 1, 2 and 3
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 and 4 and station car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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 Harpenden.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDining
ATMAccessibilityWC
HotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike 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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