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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London Paddington (PAD) to Swansea station (SWA)
Cheapest price
£29
Average price
£55
Fastest journey
2 h 39 m
Average duration
2 h 55 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
260 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Paddington (PAD) to Swansea station (SWA) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Paddington (PAD) to Swansea station (SWA) will cost around £55 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £29.
Of the 5 trains that leave London Paddington (PAD) for Swansea station (SWA) 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 260 km distance in an average of 2 h 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 39 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 37 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.
14:382h52London Paddington (PAD)17:30Swansea station (SWA)£291One-way0 changes- 22:493h37London Paddington (PAD)2:26Swansea station (SWA)£571One-way0 changes
- 16:182h45London Paddington (PAD)19:03Swansea station (SWA)£611One-way0 changes
- 11:482h39London Paddington (PAD)14:27Swansea station (SWA)£621One-way0 changes
- 10:482h42London Paddington (PAD)13:30Swansea station (SWA)£651One-way0 changes
- 11:482h39London Paddington (PAD)14:27Swansea station (SWA)£621One-way0 changes
- 10:482h42London Paddington (PAD)13:30Swansea station (SWA)£651One-way0 changes
- 16:182h45London Paddington (PAD)19:03Swansea station (SWA)£611One-way0 changes
- 14:382h52London Paddington (PAD)17:30Swansea station (SWA)£291One-way0 changes
- 22:493h37London Paddington (PAD)2:26Swansea station (SWA)£571One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for London Paddington (PAD) to Swansea station (SWA)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Paddington (PAD) to Swansea station (SWA) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £29.
Distance: 260 km
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£62 Average Price | £16 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 19m Average total duration Fastest 2h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 54m Average total duration 5h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London Paddington (PAD) to Swansea station (SWA) train times
The table below shows live departures for London Paddington (PAD) to Swansea station (SWA) trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 6 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 10:48 London Paddington (PAD) | 2h42 | 13:30 Swansea station (SWA) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 11:48 London Paddington (PAD) | 2h39 | 14:27 Swansea station (SWA) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 14:38 London Paddington (PAD) | 2h52 | 17:30 Swansea station (SWA) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets London Paddington (PAD) to Swansea station (SWA) by train or coach
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Paddington (PAD) to Swansea station (SWA)
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Trains from London Paddington (PAD) to Swansea station (SWA) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £29 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:23, the last at 22:49. The fastest train covers the 260 km distance in 2h 39m.
Distance 260 km |
Average train duration 2h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £29 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 2h 39m |
First train 5:23 |
Last train 22:49 |
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Cheapest Day Wed |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Train companies: Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) from London Paddington (PAD) to Swansea station (SWA) trainsGreat Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between London Paddington (PAD) and Swansea station (SWA) from £8. 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 Paddington (PAD) to Swansea station (SWA) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Paddington (PAD) to Swansea station (SWA) 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 station (SWA), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in London Paddington (PAD) and Swansea station (SWA)
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
- 24/7
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located near the taxi stand beside Platform 11.
- Type of shops available: News agent Flower stall Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Mini supermarket Pharmacy Convenience store High street shops Off Licence Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Wasabi
- The Beer House
- Barburrito
- Upper Crust
- The Mad Bishop & Bear (Fullers)
- The Pasty Shop
- Burger King
- Pret a Manger
- The Savanna
- Soboro Bakery
- & more
- Taxi: The taxi deck is situated above Platform 12 and is accessed via the concourse and platform 12, which has escalators and lifts to the upper level to the covered marshalled taxi rank. A queuing system is in operation. There is also a separate collection point for pre-booked taxis and a drop off point
- Accessible taxis: All London Black Cabs can accommodate wheelchair passengers without wheelchair users having to leave their wheelchair. There is also a separate collection point for prebooked taxis also further away from the lifts.
- Wheelchair access, escalators, elevators.
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilets are located on Platforms' 1 and 12. A Changing Places facility is located on Platform 12. There are dedicated breastfeeding rooms / Parent & Baby rooms; within the Ladies toilets on Platform 1 within the public toilets on Platform 12.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Accessible toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 12.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Hilton London Paddington
- Mercure London Paddington Hotel
- The Pilgrm
- Waiting rooms location: Platform 12
- 24/7
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On platform 8/9 and 10
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near Platform 1.
- Underground lines: Bakerloo Line, Circle Line, District Line, Hammersmith Line
- Bus lines: N7, 23, 27, N27, 36, 205, N205, 332, 7, 46, A1, 18, N18
- Train lines: Great Western Main Line, Heathrow Express
- Metro: Tube Lines.
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental- 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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Most popular trains to and from Swansea station (SWA) and London Paddington (PAD)
Most popular train connections to Swansea station (SWA)
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