The cheapest and fastest trains from Lincoln to Swansea
Cheapest price
£86
Average price
£89
Fastest journey
5 h 51 m
Average duration
6 h 8 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
292 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lincoln to Swansea is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lincoln to Swansea will cost around £89 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £86.
Of the 2 trains that leave Lincoln 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 292 km distance in an average of 6 h 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 51 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 25 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.
8:026h25Lincoln14:27Swansea£861One-way0 changes
10:365h51Lincoln16:27Swansea£911One-way0 changes
10:365h51Lincoln16:27Swansea£911One-way0 changes
8:026h25Lincoln14:27Swansea£861One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Lincoln to Swansea
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Lincoln to Swansea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £27, and a train costs an average of £86.
Distance: 292 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£127 Average Price | £41 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 27m Average total duration Fastest 4h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 29m Average total duration 6h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Lincoln to Swansea train times
The table below shows live departures for Lincoln to Swansea trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 5 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:02 Lincoln | 6h25 | 14:27 Swansea | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:36 Lincoln | 5h51 | 16:27 Swansea | 0 changesdirect | |
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Why should you book Lincoln to Swansea trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs CrossCountry?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for CrossCountry, but also compare tickets for the likes of Great Western Railway to find the best option for your trip from Lincoln to Swansea.
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Great Western Railway to find the best option for your trip from Lincoln to Swansea.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Lincoln to Swansea.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Lincoln to Swansea
Trains from Lincoln to Swansea run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £86 but you can travel from only £27 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 03:38, the last at 18:23. The fastest train covers the 292 km distance in 5h 51m.
Distance 292 km |
Average train duration 4h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £86 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 5h 51m |
First train 3:38 |
Last train 18:23 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 56 days |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Great Western Railway from Lincoln to Swansea trainsCrossCountry, Great Western Railway trains will get you between Lincoln and Swansea from £27. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Lincoln to Swansea train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lincoln 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 Lincoln and Swansea
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 19:30 Saturday 05:00 - 19:30 Sunday 10:30 - 21:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station. This station has step free access to all platforms. This station doesn't have tactile paving at the edges of the platforms.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: all cabs on station rank are wheelchair accessible
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Fastticket
- 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 4. The National key toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Between station front and St Marys Church
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Outside the front of the station.
- 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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