The cheapest and fastest trains from London Heathrow Airport to Swansea
Cheapest price
£76
Average price
£115
Fastest journey
3 h 20 m
Average duration
3 h 27 m
Trains per day
18
Distance
242 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Heathrow 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 Heathrow Airport to Swansea will cost around £115 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £76.
To travel from London Heathrow Airport to Swansea you need to make at least one change.
G23917 · G23663+
L16765
G24640 · G23755+
L16764
G24571 · G23733+
L16763
G24640 · G23755+
L16764
G24571 · G23733+
L16763
C28992+
L16760
C29028+
L16763
C29016+
L16762
C29028+
L16763
C29016+
L16762Travel Information
Compare coach and train for London Heathrow Airport to Swansea
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from London Heathrow Airport to Swansea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £48.
Distance: 242 km
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£75 Average Price | £18 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 43m Average total duration Fastest 4h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 48m Average total duration 4h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London Heathrow Airport to Swansea train times
The table below shows live departures for London Heathrow Airport to Swansea trains for tomorrow, Sunday 15 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C28992+ L16760 | On time 08:02 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 3h20 | 11:22 Swansea station (SWA) | 1 change | |
F45406+ L16761 | On time 08:34 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 3h47 | 12:21 Swansea station (SWA) | 1 change | |
C29001+ L16761 | On time 08:42 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3h39 | 12:21 Swansea station (SWA) | 1 change | |
C29001+ L16761 | On time 08:47 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 3h34 | 12:21 Swansea station (SWA) | 1 change | |
F45404+ L16762 | On time 09:34 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 3h55 | 13:29 Swansea station (SWA) | 1 change | |
C29016+ L16762 | On time 09:57 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3h32 | 13:29 Swansea station (SWA) | 1 change | |
C29016+ L16762 | On time 10:02 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 3h27 | 13:29 Swansea station (SWA) | 1 change | |
F45366+ L16763 | On time 10:32 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 3h56 | 14:28 Swansea station (SWA) | 1 change | |
G24571 · G23733+ L16763 | On time 10:49 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3h39 | 14:28 Swansea station (SWA) | 2 changes | |
G24571 · G23733+ L16763 | On time 10:54 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 3h34 | 14:28 Swansea station (SWA) | 2 changes | |
C29028+ L16763 | On time 10:57 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3h31 | 14:28 Swansea station (SWA) | 1 change | |
C29028+ L16763 | On time 11:02 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 3h26 | 14:28 Swansea station (SWA) | 1 change | |
G24240+ L16764 | On time 11:31 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 3h58 | 15:29 Swansea station (SWA) | 1 change | |
G24640 · G23755+ L16764 | On time 11:49 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3h40 | 15:29 Swansea station (SWA) | 2 changes | |
G24640 · G23755+ L16764 | On time 11:54 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 3h35 | 15:29 Swansea station (SWA) | 2 changes | |
C29040+ L16764 | On time 11:57 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3h32 | 15:29 Swansea station (SWA) | 1 change | |
G23917+ L16765 | On time 12:45 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 3h48 | 16:33 Swansea station (SWA) | 1 change | |
G23917 · G23663+ L16765 | On time 12:45 Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 3h48 | 16:33 Swansea station (SWA) | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Heathrow Airport to Swansea
Trains from London Heathrow Airport to Swansea run on average 22 times per day, taking around 4h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £48 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 08:06, the last at 22:20. The fastest train covers the 242 km distance in 3h 24m.
Distance 242 km |
Average train duration 4h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £48 |
Trains per day 22 |
Fastest train 3h 24m |
First train 08:06 |
Last train 22:20 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail from London Heathrow Airport to Swansea trainsGreat Western Rail trains will get you between London Heathrow Airport and Swansea from £9. 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 Heathrow Airport to Swansea train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Heathrow 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 Heathrow Airport and Swansea
- 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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