Leicester to Swansea train with CrossCountry

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Leicester to Swansea

Showing times and prices for 30 Apr

Cheapest price

£86

Average price

£130

Fastest journey

4 h 9 m

Average duration

4 h 41 m

Trains per day

Distance

223 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leicester to Swansea is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Leicester to Swansea will cost around £130 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £86.

Fast trains

Of the 3 trains that leave Leicester for Swansea every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 223 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 9 m .

The slowest trains will take 5 h 42 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.

11:184h12

Leicester

15:30Swansea

£861One-way

0 changes

12:184h09

Leicester

16:27Swansea

£1141One-way

0 changes

05:485h42

Leicester

11:30Swansea

£1901One-way

0 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Leicester to Swansea

United Kingdom

Trains from Leicester to Swansea run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £39 but you can travel from only £16 by bus.

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 £16

Distance

222 km

Average train duration

4h 30m

Cheapest ticket price

£39

Trains per day

Train providers

Fastest train

4h 8m

First train

05:48

Last train

19:50

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £16

Train providers: CrossCountry and Great Western Rail trains Leicester to Swansea

For as little as £107 you can travel by train between Leicester and Swansea with CrossCountry and Great Western Rail. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this trip.

CrossCountry is a fast speed train company in the United Kingdom and for your next train from Leicester to Swansea you can choose between Standard Class and First Class tickets on Omio.

CrossCountry from Leicester to Swansea train information:

Average Duration: 4 h 9 min
Cheapest Price: £107
CrossCountry frequency: 16 a day

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.

FAQs: Leicester to Swansea train

FAQs: Travel by train from Leicester to Swansea 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 Leicester to Swansea.

Cheap train tickets from Leicester to Swansea can start from as little as £81 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Leicester to Swansea is £113; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Leicester to Swansea train time is 4 h 12 min covering the 138 mile long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Leicester to Swansea leaves at 03: 41. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Leicester to Swansea leaves at 20: 50.

There are 6 trains a day from Leicester to Swansea which require at least one change with CrossCountry. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

Take the Leicester to Swansea train with CrossCountry. However, it's always good to check out all possible train companies for the trip between Leicester and Swansea as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 20: 50.

A trip to Swansea from Leicester is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4 h 12 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Leicester to Swansea is February.

You have options as you can travel between Leicester and Swansea 2 different ways: coach or train.