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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London Gatwick Airport to Swansea
Cheapest price
£51
Average price
£59
Fastest journey
4 h 5 m
Average duration
4 h 20 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
266 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Swansea is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Swansea will cost around £59 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £51.
Of the 5 trains that leave London Gatwick Airport for Swansea every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 266 km distance in an average of 4 h 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 5 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 48 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.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for London Gatwick Airport to Swansea
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from London Gatwick Airport to Swansea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £36.
Distance: 266 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£67 Average Price | £21 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 3h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 33m Average total duration 6h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
London Gatwick Airport to Swansea train times
The table below shows live departures for London Gatwick Airport to Swansea trains for today, Friday 5 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 07:22 London Gatwick Airport | 5h08 | 12:30 Swansea | 0 changesdirect | |
| 07:25 London Gatwick Airport | 5h05 | 12:30 Swansea | 0 changesdirect | |
| 07:32 London Gatwick Airport | 4h58 | 12:30 Swansea | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:26 London Gatwick Airport | 4h04 | 12:30 Swansea | 0 changesdirect | |
| 10:26 London Gatwick Airport | 4h04 | 14:30 Swansea | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Gatwick Airport to Swansea
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Trains from London Gatwick Airport to Swansea run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £36 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:22, the last at 20:19. The fastest train covers the 266 km distance in 3h 56m.
Distance 266 km |
Average train duration 3h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price £36 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 56m |
First train 06:22 |
Last train 20:19 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Thameslink, first_great_western from London Gatwick Airport to Swansea trainsGreat Western Rail, Thameslink, first_great_western trains will get you between London Gatwick Airport and Swansea from £12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: London Gatwick Airport to Swansea train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Gatwick Airport 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.
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Important Stations and Airports in London Gatwick Airport and Swansea
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- 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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