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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London Stansted Airport to Swansea
Cheapest price
£45
Average price
£54
Fastest journey
4 h 30 m
Average duration
4 h 31 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
291 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Stansted 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 Stansted Airport to Swansea will cost around £54 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £45.
Of the 5 trains that leave London Stansted 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 291 km distance in an average of 4 h 31 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 35 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.
10:584h32London Stansted Airport15:30Swansea£451One-way0 changes- 11:004h30London Stansted Airport15:30Swansea£501One-way0 changes
- 20:575h53London Stansted Airport2:50Swansea£551One-way0 changes
- 8:554h35London Stansted Airport13:30Swansea£591One-way0 changes
- 9:004h30London Stansted Airport13:30Swansea£631One-way0 changes
- 9:004h30London Stansted Airport13:30Swansea£631One-way0 changes
- 13:004h30London Stansted Airport17:30Swansea£671One-way0 changes
- 11:004h30London Stansted Airport15:30Swansea£501One-way0 changes
- 10:584h32London Stansted Airport15:30Swansea£451One-way0 changes
- 8:554h35London Stansted Airport13:30Swansea£591One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for London Stansted Airport to Swansea
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from London Stansted Airport to Swansea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £23, and a train costs an average of £41.
Distance: 291 km
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£62 Average Price | £37 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 24m Average total duration Fastest 3h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 4m Average total duration 6h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London Stansted Airport to Swansea train times
The table below shows live departures for London Stansted Airport to Swansea trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 31 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 8:55 London Stansted Airport | 4h35 | 13:30 Swansea | 0 changesdirect | |
| 9:00 London Stansted Airport | 4h30 | 13:30 Swansea | 0 changesdirect | |
| 10:58 London Stansted Airport | 4h32 | 15:30 Swansea | 0 changesdirect | |
| 11:00 London Stansted Airport | 4h30 | 15:30 Swansea | 0 changesdirect | |
| 13:00 London Stansted Airport | 4h30 | 17:30 Swansea | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Stansted Airport to Swansea
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Trains from London Stansted Airport to Swansea run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £41 but you can travel from only £23 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 08:00, the last at 20:57. The fastest train covers the 291 km distance in 4h 15m.
Distance 291 km |
Average train duration 3h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price £41 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 4h 15m |
First train 8:00 |
Last train 20:57 |
Train companies: Great Western Railway from London Stansted Airport to Swansea trainsGreat Western Railway trains will get you between London Stansted Airport and Swansea from £23. 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 train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Stansted 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.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in London Stansted 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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