Longford to Swansea train with Great Western Rail

Thu, 06 Nov
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Longford to Swansea

Showing times and prices for 06 Nov

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

Cheap tickets

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.

Fast trains

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.

Great Western Rail
11:553h32
Longford
15:27Swansea
£801One-way
0 changes
Great Western Rail
04:513h41
Longford
08:32Swansea
£1061One-way
0 changes
Great Western Rail
04:214h18
Longford
08:39Swansea
£1081One-way
0 changes

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

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30m

Additional time*

5h 13m

Average total duration

4h 43m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

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Direct Options

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Longford to Swansea train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Thursday 6 November
Last updated at 06:53
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
great_western04:21 Longford
4h18
08:39 Swansea0 changesdirect
great_western04:51 Longford
3h41
08:32 Swansea0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Longford to Swansea

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Trains from Longford to Swansea run on average 11 times per day, taking around 3h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £61 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.
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 £12
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
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 £12

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.

Great Western Rail

About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 32m
Cheapest Price
£60
Great Western Rail frequency
10 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

FAQs: Longford to Swansea train

FAQs: Travel by train from Longford to Swansea easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Longford to Swansea.
FAQs
The train distance from Longford to Swansea is 242 km.
Booking trains from Longford to Swansea in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Longford to Swansea covers a distance of 242 km and takes approximately 3h 16m. Trains run 11 per day.
The first train from Longford to Swansea leaves at 3:38.
The cost of a train ticket from Longford to Swansea can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £61, while the average price tends to be around £82.
The cheapest way to get from Longford to Swansea is by coach, costing approximately £12.
The last train from Longford to Swansea departs at 22:20.
The train station in Longford that goes to Swansea is Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV), and it arrives at Swansea station (SWA).
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Longford to Swansea.
To get from Longford to Swansea, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
Yes, you can take the train from Longford to Swansea.
Trains from Longford to Swansea run approximately 11 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Longford to Swansea.
There is no night train service from Longford to Swansea.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Longford and Swansea

Longford
Swansea
The major train station for departures in Longford is Longford, Heathrow Terminal 5. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Longford, Heathrow Terminal 5 for your trip from Longford to Swansea.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
ShowerShower
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
Luggage CartsLuggage Carts
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 24 hours Monday - Sunday
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
platformCount
Number of platforms
4
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free
Parking
Parking
  • The car park is open 24/7, accessible via Bath Road and other major routes.
Dining
Dining
  • Gordon Ramsay Plane Food
  • Caviar House & Prunier
  • Aspire Lounge and Spa
Taxis
Taxis
  • Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Ramps.
WC
WC
  • £1
Hotel
Hotel
  • Thistle London Heathrow Terminal 5
  • Premier Inn London Heathrow Terminal 5
  • Sofitel London Heathrow
Shower
Shower
  • Cost £15
Lounge
Lounge
  • Located in the main terminal
Lost and Found Office
Lost and Found Office
  • Located in the main terminal
Car Rental
Car Rental
  • Avis
  • Europcar
  • Hertz
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located in the main terminal
Luggage Carts
Luggage Carts
  • Free
Station Plan
  • Hall 1: main entrance, check-in, and security
  • Hall 2: international departures
  • Hall 3: domestic departures
  • Hall 4: arrivals and baggage claim
Public transport options for Longford, Heathrow Terminal 5
  • Heathrow Express
  • London Underground: Piccadilly Line
  • Bus: Several lines available

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