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The cheapest and fastest trains from London to Sway
Showing times and prices for 02 Apr
Cheapest price
£21
Average price
£21
Fastest journey
1 h 47 m
Average duration
1 h 47 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
131 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Sway is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Sway will cost around £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £21.
Fast trains
Of the 1 trains that leave London for Sway 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 131 km distance in an average of 1 h 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 47 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 47 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.
12:351h47London14:22Sway£211One-way0 changes
- 12:351h47London14:22Sway£211One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for London to Sway
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Sway among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 43m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £16.
Distance: 131 km
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£42 Average Price | £9 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 15m Average total duration 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London to Sway train times
The table below shows live departures for London to Sway trains for today, Wednesday 1 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P61394 · L73893 | On time 7:35 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h47 | 9:22 Sway station (SWY) | 1 change | |
| L73756 · L73898 | On time 8:05 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h17 | 10:22 Sway station (SWY) | 1 change | |
 P22621+ C75241+L73898 | On time 8:18 London Paddington (PAD) | 2h04 | 10:22 Sway station (SWY) | 2 changes | |
| P61149 · L73762 · L73904 | On time 8:20 London Waterloo (WAT) | 3h02 | 11:22 Sway station (SWY) | 2 changes | |
| P22756+C72472+L73904 | On time 8:32 London Paddington (PAD) | 2h50 | 11:22 Sway station (SWY) | 2 changes |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London to Sway
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Trains from London to Sway run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:25, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 131 km distance in 1h 47m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £6
Distance 131 km |
Average train duration 1h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 47m |
First train 5:25 |
Last train 23:50 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £6
Train companies: South Western Railway from London to Sway trainsSouth Western Railway trains will get you between London and Sway from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
South Western Railway
About
South Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom, providing services in the south and south-west of England. It operates a variety of train types, including high-speed trains, local stopping services, and suburban commuter trains. It also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for South Western Railway include London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbour, London Waterloo to Weymouth, and London Waterloo to Bournemouth.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 47m
Cheapest Price
£16
South Western Railway frequency
17 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas at end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund depends on ticket type and timing of cancellation
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled by operator
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar service with hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee, free for some ticket types
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free, dogs must be on lead
Quiet zone
FAQs: London to Sway train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Sway 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 Sway, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The cost of a train ticket from London to Sway can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £16, while the average price tends to be around £42.
The train journey from London to Sway covers a distance of 131 km and takes approximately 1h 47m. Trains run 5 per day.
The train distance from London to Sway is 131 km.
The first train from London to Sway leaves at 5:25.
The last train from London to Sway departs at 23:50.
Trains from London to Sway run approximately 5 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from London to Sway.
Yes, there is a direct train between London and Sway. The service operates 1 times per day, provided by South Western Railway.
To get from London to Sway, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from London to Sway.
The train station in London that goes to Sway is London Waterloo (WAT), and it arrives at Sway station (SWY).
The cheapest way to get from London to Sway is by coach, costing approximately £6.
Booking trains from London to Sway in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from London to Sway offers scenic views, particularly as it enters the New Forest area, where passengers can enjoy picturesque landscapes, lush woodlands, and open heathland.
A day trip from London to Sway is not feasible as the journey takes 1h 47m. However, trains run 3 times per day over a distance of 131 km.
Typically, visitors spend about 2 to 3 days in Sway to explore its charming village atmosphere and nearby attractions like the New Forest National Park.
Yes, you can take the train from London to Sway.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in London and Sway
London
Sway
The major train station for departures in London is London Waterloo. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at London Waterloo for your trip from London to Sway.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day Tickets bought in advance online or from South Western Railway telesales can be collected at Ticket Office or at Self-Serve Ticket Machines.
Distance to city center
1 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: A wide range of shops including convenience store, supermarket, pharmacy, newsagent, bookseller, clothing, gifts, travel accessories and passport photobooth.
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: There is step free access from the main concourse to all platforms, shops and facilities. Step free exits are exit 1 (Station approach), exit 2 (with a lift to Waterloo Road and lift access to the London Underground Jubilee line), and exit 3 for taxis and onward travel towards the South Bank.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available from the taxi rank on Cab Road / Station Approach
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket machines are located at various locations on the main concourse and are accessible to wheelchair users.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The entrance to the public toilets is on the main concourse opposite platform 18, and these facilities have an accessible toilet and baby changing facilities. There is a another accessible toilet outside exit 3 operated by a RADAR key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The entrance to the public toilets is on the main concourse opposite platform 18, and these facilities have an accessible toilet and baby changing facilities. There is a another accessible toilet outside exit 3 operated by a RADAR key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Cycle storage is located outside exit 3 on Station Approach / Cab Road.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for London Waterloo
- Onward travel information: Waterloo is well connected to London's public transport network. Waterloo Underground station serves the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern and Waterloo & City Lines. Plan a journey - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk) Buses depart from several points around the station. All Transport for London Buses are accessible with step free access and have a dedicated mobility space. Buses from Waterloo (tfl.gov.uk) The station has a dedicated taxi rank for London Black Taxis on the roadway outside exit 3. Santander Hire Bicycles are available from the docking stations outside. Santander Cycles - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk) Waterloo is within easy walking distance of the South Bank and a number of visitor attractions. Walking - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk).
- Metro: Waterloo Underground station is served by the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern and Waterloo & City Lines. Step free access is available to and from the Jubilee Line. For more information on London Transport accessibility: Plan an accessible journey - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk).
Amenities at train station
Wifi
LockersShoppingParkingDiningATM
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotel
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 24/7
Wifi
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Lockers
- Luggage lockers are located near the taxi stand beside Platform 11.
Shopping
- 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
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Dining
- 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
Taxis
- 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.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access, escalators, elevators.
WC
- 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
Hotel
- Hilton London Paddington
- Mercure London Paddington Hotel
- The Pilgrm
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Platform 12
Ticket Office
- 24/7
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On platform 8/9 and 10
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Located near Platform 1.
Public transport options for London Paddington
- 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.
Amenities at train station
ParkingAccessibilityLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket Officeinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 05:00 - 23:59
Distance to city center
25 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
The major train station for arrivals in Sway is Sway. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Sway for your journey to Sway from London.
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:35 - 10:00 Saturday Closed Sunday Closed
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step-free category B station - This station has level access from the main entrance to Platform 1 (for trains towards Southampton). There is level access from the car park to Platform 2 (for trains towards Bournemouth/ Weymouth) via a separate entrance. The step-free route between platforms is approximately 300m via the street (please note the station access road on the Platform 2 side has no pavement).
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located in the Waiting Room on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key. Toilets are only available when the ticket office is open.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located in the Waiting Room on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: No
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Platform 1
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Sway
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Bournemouth: Station Road by Railway Bridge opposite Bus Stop To Brockenhurst: Station Road Bus Stop by Railway Bridge
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