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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London Paddington (PAD) to Swansea station (SWA)
Cheapest price on 19 Sept
£67
Average ticket price on 19 Sept
£71
Fastest journey on 19 Sept
3 h 17 m
Average journey duration on 19 Sept
3 h 17 m
Trains on 19 Sept
21
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 £71 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £67.
On Sat 19 Sept, we found 21 trains from London Paddington (PAD) to Swansea station (SWA), including 15 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 260 km distance in an average of 3 h 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 17 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 17 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.
W346056:483h17London Paddington (PAD)10:05Swansea station (SWA)£671One-way0 changes- W346159:483h17London Paddington (PAD)13:05Swansea station (SWA)£711One-way0 changes
- C4217613:483h17London Paddington (PAD)17:05Swansea station (SWA)£711One-way0 changes
- W3462512:483h17London Paddington (PAD)16:05Swansea station (SWA)£711One-way0 changes
- C4217510:483h17London Paddington (PAD)14:05Swansea station (SWA)£711One-way0 changes
- W346159:483h17London Paddington (PAD)13:05Swansea station (SWA)£711One-way0 changes
- C4217613:483h17London Paddington (PAD)17:05Swansea station (SWA)£711One-way0 changes
- W3462512:483h17London Paddington (PAD)16:05Swansea station (SWA)£711One-way0 changes
- C4217510:483h17London Paddington (PAD)14:05Swansea station (SWA)£711One-way0 changes
- W346097:483h17London Paddington (PAD)11:05Swansea station (SWA)£711One-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 an average ticket price of £25 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 32m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £25, while a train costs an average of £78.
Distance: 260 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£78 Average Price | £25 Average Price Cheapest | £63 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 32m Average total duration Fastest 3h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 46m Average total duration 5h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London Paddington (PAD) to Swansea station (SWA):
A coach is £53 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Paddington (PAD) to Swansea station (SWA) costing on average £78.
Other travel options to Swansea station (SWA) take longer:
Coach takes on average 5h 16m.
You'll arrive about 27m sooner (3h 2m by train vs 3h 29m by car). Tickets start at around £78 compared to roughly £63 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Great Western Railway.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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 today, Friday 18 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W35415 | On time 6:48 London Paddington (PAD) | 2h44 | 9:32 Swansea station (SWA) | 0 changesdirect | |
G14951 · G15002+ Y62429 | On time 7:00 London Paddington (PAD) | 4h02 | 11:02 Swansea station (SWA) | 2 changes | |
| G14934 | On time 7:48 London Paddington (PAD) | 2h41 | 10:29 Swansea station (SWA) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G14936 | On time 8:48 London Paddington (PAD) | 2h42 | 11:30 Swansea station (SWA) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G14956 · G15496 · W34618 | On time 9:30 London Paddington (PAD) | 4h00 | 13:30 Swansea station (SWA) | 2 changes | |
G15011 · W35418+ L79352+ Tube from London Paddington to London Waterloo | Delayed 11:42 9:44London Paddington (PAD) | 6h45 | 16:29 Swansea station (SWA) | 3 changes | |
| G14938 | On time 9:48 London Paddington (PAD) | 2h45 | 12:33 Swansea station (SWA) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34622 · W34624+Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+ G27410 | Delayed 11:40 9:48London Paddington (PAD) | 5h42 | 15:30 Swansea station (SWA) | 4 changes | |
| W34618 | On time 10:48 London Paddington (PAD) | 2h42 | 13:30 Swansea station (SWA) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G14958 · G15498 · W34624 | On time 11:30 London Paddington (PAD) | 4h00 | 15:30 Swansea station (SWA) | 2 changes | |
| W35417 | On time 11:48 London Paddington (PAD) | 2h41 | 14:29 Swansea station (SWA) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G14960 · G15499 · W35418 | On time 12:30 London Paddington (PAD) | 3h59 | 16:29 Swansea station (SWA) | 2 changes | |
| W34624 | On time 12:48 London Paddington (PAD) | 2h42 | 15:30 Swansea station (SWA) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G14961 · W34999+Y62419 | On time 13:00 London Paddington (PAD) | 4h05 | 17:05 Swansea station (SWA) | 2 changes | |
| G14962 · G15500 · W34630 | On time 13:30 London Paddington (PAD) | 4h00 | 17:30 Swansea station (SWA) | 2 changes | |
| W35418 | On time 13:48 London Paddington (PAD) | 2h41 | 16:29 Swansea station (SWA) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G14964 · G15501 · W34634 | On time 14:30 London Paddington (PAD) | 4h04 | 18:34 Swansea station (SWA) | 2 changes | |
| W34706 · G15016 · W35419 | On time 15:00 London Paddington (PAD) | 4h03 | 19:03 Swansea station (SWA) | 2 changes | |
| W34634 | On time 15:48 London Paddington (PAD) | 2h46 | 18:34 Swansea station (SWA) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W35419 | On time 16:18 London Paddington (PAD) | 2h45 | 19:03 Swansea station (SWA) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W34637 | 16:48 London Paddington (PAD) | 2h42 | 19:30 Swansea station (SWA) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W34719 · G15020 · G14943 | 17:00 London Paddington (PAD) | 4h16 | 21:16 Swansea station (SWA) | 2 changes | |
| G14941 | 17:18 London Paddington (PAD) | 2h54 | 20:12 Swansea station (SWA) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G14942 | 17:48 London Paddington (PAD) | 2h46 | 20:34 Swansea station (SWA) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G14943 | 18:18 London Paddington (PAD) | 2h58 | 21:16 Swansea station (SWA) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G14944 | 18:48 London Paddington (PAD) | 2h43 | 21:31 Swansea station (SWA) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Y15297 · G14969 · G15506 · G14946 | On time 19:12 London Paddington (PAD) | 4h29 | 23:41 Swansea station (SWA) | 3 changes | |
| W34646 | On time 19:18 London Paddington (PAD) | 2h46 | 22:04 Swansea station (SWA) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W34648 | On time 19:48 London Paddington (PAD) | 2h47 | 22:35 Swansea station (SWA) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W34737 · W35040+Y63485 | On time 20:00 London Paddington (PAD) | 4h32 | 0:32 Swansea station (SWA) | 2 changes | |
| G14946 | On time 20:48 London Paddington (PAD) | 2h53 | 23:41 Swansea station (SWA) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W35425 | On time 21:48 London Paddington (PAD) | 2h56 | 0:44 Swansea station (SWA) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C42182 | On time 22:49 London Paddington (PAD) | 3h16 | 2:05 Swansea station (SWA) | 0 changesdirect | |
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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 6 times per day, taking around 3h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £39 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:23, the last at 21:49. The fastest train covers the 260 km distance in 2h 39m.
Distance 260 km |
Average train duration 3h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £39 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 2h 39m |
First train 4:23 |
Last train 21:49 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 14 days |
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)
Most London Paddington (PAD) to Swansea station (SWA) trains use the Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Swansea station pair. Use this guide to compare London Paddington (PAD) and Swansea station (SWA) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to London Paddington from London city centre
London Paddington train station facilities and services
London Paddington has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: 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
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located next to the ticket office.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open 24/7. Information desks are located near Platform 1.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located near the taxi stand beside Platform 11. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London Paddington: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London Paddington: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London Paddington: Wheelchair access, escalators, elevators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hilton London Paddington, Mercure London Paddington Hotel, The Pilgrm.
Getting to Swansea from Swansea city centre
Swansea train station facilities and services
Swansea has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Swansea.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Swansea.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Swansea.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Swansea: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Swansea: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Swansea: 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.
Most popular train connections from London Paddington (PAD)
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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