The cheapest and fastest trains from Longford to Swansea
Cheapest price
£80
Average price
£98
Fastest journey
3 h 32 m
Average duration
3 h 50 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
242 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Longford to Swansea is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Longford to Swansea will cost around £98 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £80.
Of the 3 trains that leave Longford for Swansea every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 242 km distance in an average of 3 h 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 32 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 18 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 Longford to Swansea
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Longford to Swansea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £61.
Distance: 242 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
|---|---|
£82 Average Price | £22 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 43m Average total duration Fastest 3h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 13m Average total duration 4h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Longford to Swansea train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:21 Longford | 4h18 | 08:39 Swansea | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:51 Longford | 3h41 | 08:32 Swansea | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Longford to Swansea
Distance 242 km |
Average train duration 3h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £61 |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 3h 16m |
First train 03:38 |
Last train 22:20 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail from Longford to Swansea trainsGreat Western Rail trains will get you between Longford and Swansea from £12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Longford to Swansea train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Longford and Swansea
- 24 hours Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7, accessible via Bath Road and other major routes.
- Gordon Ramsay Plane Food
- Caviar House & Prunier
- Aspire Lounge and Spa
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- £1
- Thistle London Heathrow Terminal 5
- Premier Inn London Heathrow Terminal 5
- Sofitel London Heathrow
- Cost £15
- Located in the main terminal
- Located in the main terminal
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main terminal
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, check-in, and security
- Hall 2: international departures
- Hall 3: domestic departures
- Hall 4: arrivals and baggage claim
- Heathrow Express
- London Underground: Piccadilly Line
- Bus: Several lines available
- 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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