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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Newport to Swansea
Cheapest price
£22
Average price
£36
Fastest journey
1 h 4 m
Average duration
1 h 10 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
211 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Newport to Swansea is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Newport to Swansea will cost around £36 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £22.
Of the 5 trains that leave Newport 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 211 km distance in an average of 1 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 4 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 17 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 train and coach for Newport to Swansea
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newport to Swansea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £22.
Distance: 211 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£38 Average Price | £9 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 53m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 18m Average total duration 1h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Newport to Swansea train times
The table below shows live departures for Newport to Swansea trains for tomorrow, Friday 7 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:52 Newport (s Wales) | 1h17 | 02:09 Swansea | 0 changesdirect | |
| 01:12 Newport (s Wales) | 5h37 | 06:49 Swansea | 1 change | |
| 06:25 Newport (s Wales) | 1h04 | 07:29 Swansea | 0 changesdirect | |
| 07:10 Newport (s Wales) | 1h22 | 08:32 Swansea | 1 change | |
| 07:53 Newport (s Wales) | 1h09 | 09:02 Swansea | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Newport to Swansea
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Trains from Newport to Swansea run on average 16 times per day, taking around 1h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £22 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
There are 13 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:52, the last at 23:30. The fastest train covers the 211 km distance in 1h 4m.
Distance 211 km |
Average train duration 1h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Trains per day 16 |
Direct trains 13 |
Fastest train 1h 4m |
First train 00:52 |
Last train 23:30 |
Train companies: Cross Country, first_great_western, Transport for Wales from Newport to Swansea trainsCross Country, first_great_western, Transport for Wales trains will get you between Newport and Swansea from £9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Newport to Swansea train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Newport 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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