The cheapest and fastest trains from Inverness to Swansea
Cheapest price
£231
Average price
£311
Fastest journey
10 h 57 m
Average duration
11 h 10 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
652 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Inverness to Swansea is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Inverness to Swansea will cost around £311 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £231.
To travel from Inverness to Swansea you need to make at least 2 changes.









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Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Inverness to Swansea
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Inverness to Swansea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £32. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £32, and a train costs an average of £358.
Distance: 652 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach |
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£358 Average Price | £110 Average Price | £59 Average Price Cheapest |
12h 10m Average total duration 11h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 27h 50m Average total duration 27h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Inverness to Swansea train times
The table below shows live departures for Inverness to Swansea trains for tomorrow, Friday 6 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 06:38 Inverness | 11h01 | 17:39 Swansea | 2 changes | |
![]() | 07:55 Inverness | 11h44 | 19:39 Swansea | 2 changes | |
![]() | 08:42 Inverness | 10h57 | 19:39 Swansea | 4 changes | |
![]() | 09:42 Inverness | 11h01 | 20:43 Swansea | 4 changes | |
![]() | 10:50 Inverness | 11h08 | 21:58 Swansea | 2 changes |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Inverness to Swansea
Trains from Inverness to Swansea run on average 3 times per day, taking around 11h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £358 but you can travel from only £32 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 03:38, the last at 12:48. The fastest train covers the 652 km distance in 10h 59m.
Distance 652 km |
Average train duration 11h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price £358 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 10h 59m |
First train 03:38 |
Last train 12:48 |
Train companies: LNER, ScotRail from Inverness to Swansea trainsLNER, ScotRail trains will get you between Inverness and Swansea from £32. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Inverness to Swansea train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Inverness 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 Inverness and Swansea
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 20:30 Saturday 06:30 - 18:30 Sunday 09:15 - 20:20
- Car Park: Station 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 automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 3
- 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: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Concourse. The National key toilets are located on the Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key. Available between 0630 and 1930
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- 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 Eastgate side of the station at the short stay car park
- 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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