The cheapest and fastest trains from Maidenhead to Swansea
Cheapest price
£65
Average price
£65
Fastest journey
3 h 21 m
Average duration
3 h 47 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
223 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Maidenhead to Swansea is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Maidenhead to Swansea will cost around £65 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £65.
Of the 2 trains that leave Maidenhead for Swansea every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 223 km distance in an average of 3 h 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 21 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 12 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.




Live departures
Maidenhead to Swansea train times
The table below shows live departures for Maidenhead to Swansea trains for today, Saturday 22 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 03:07 Maidenhead | 5h24 | 08:31 Swansea | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Maidenhead to Swansea
Trains from Maidenhead to Swansea run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £36 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 03:38, the last at 23:00. The fastest train covers the 223 km distance in 3h 21m.
Distance 223 km |
Average train duration 2h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price £36 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 3h 21m |
First train 03:38 |
Last train 23:00 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Elizabeth Line, first_great_western from Maidenhead to Swansea trainsGreat Western Rail, Elizabeth Line, first_great_western trains will get you between Maidenhead and Swansea from £36. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Maidenhead to Swansea train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Maidenhead 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.

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Important Stations and Airports in Maidenhead and Swansea
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 21:00 Saturday 06:45 - 21:00 Sunday 07:00 - 21:00 Please note: Reservations and tickets requiring reservations are only sold between 10:00 and 17:00
- Type of shops available: WHSmith
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B1 station - this station has a degree of step-free access to the platforms. Platforms 2 to 5 are accessed via the lifts from the subway. Platform 1 is only step free accessible via the Shoppenhangers Road Car Park.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.
- 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: Yes
- Toilets Location: Platform 4
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Accessible WC on platform 4
- Waiting rooms location: Platform 4
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Shoppenhangers Lane, front of Station and side of station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station forecourt
- 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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