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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London Stansted Airport to Swansea station (SWA)
Cheapest price
£50
Average price
£50
Fastest journey
4 h 30 m
Average duration
4 h 30 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
291 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Stansted Airport 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 Stansted Airport to Swansea station (SWA) will cost around £50 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £50.
Of the 1 trains that leave London Stansted Airport for Swansea station (SWA) every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 291 km distance in an average of 4 h 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 30 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 30 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 coach and train for London Stansted Airport to Swansea station (SWA)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Stansted Airport to Swansea station (SWA) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £25, and a train costs an average of £49.
Distance: 291 km
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Overview: Train from London Stansted Airport to Swansea station (SWA)
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Trains from London Stansted Airport to Swansea station (SWA) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £49 but you can travel from only £25 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 08:55, the last at 13:00. The fastest train covers the 291 km distance in 4h 30m.
Distance 291 km |
Average train duration 3h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £49 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 4h 30m |
First train 08:55 |
Last train 13:00 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Stansted Express from London Stansted Airport to Swansea station (SWA) trainsGreat Western Rail, Stansted Express trains will get you between London Stansted Airport and Swansea station (SWA) from £25. 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 Stansted Airport to Swansea station (SWA) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Stansted Airport 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 Stansted Airport and Swansea station (SWA)
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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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