The cheapest and fastest trains from Norwich to Swansea
Cheapest price
£56
Average price
£170
Fastest journey
5 h 30 m
Average duration
6 h 10 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
375 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Norwich to Swansea is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Norwich to Swansea will cost around £170 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £56.
Of the 3 trains that leave Norwich 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 375 km distance in an average of 6 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 30 m .
The slowest trains will take 7 h 3 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 Norwich to Swansea
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Norwich to Swansea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, and a train costs an average of £56.
Distance: 375 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£147 Average Price | £42 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 57m Average total duration Fastest 5h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 51m Average total duration 8h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg 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
Norwich to Swansea train times
The table below shows live departures for Norwich to Swansea trains for today, Sunday 22 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P47546 · LE867500+ Tube from Newbury Park (Underground) to London Paddington+ L16764 | On time 08:25 Norwich station (NRW) | 8h08 | 16:33 Swansea station (SWA) | 5 changes | |
Y12435+ G81649+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+ L16765 | On time 09:56 Norwich station (NRW) | 7h35 | 17:31 Swansea station (SWA) | 5 changes | |
F52657+ G81659+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+ L16767 | On time 11:10 Norwich station (NRW) | 7h24 | 18:34 Swansea station (SWA) | 5 changes | |
P48869+ W58624+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+ L16768 | On time 11:25 Norwich station (NRW) | 8h04 | 19:29 Swansea station (SWA) | 5 changes | |
F52655+ W58554+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+ L16769 | On time 13:10 Norwich station (NRW) | 7h19 | 20:29 Swansea station (SWA) | 5 changes | |
Y12445+ W58559+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+ L16770 | On time 13:50 Norwich station (NRW) | 7h37 | 21:27 Swansea station (SWA) | 5 changes | |
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Why book with Omio vs Great Western Rail?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Great Western Rail, but also compare tickets for the likes of Abellio Greater Anglia to find the best option for your trip from Norwich to Swansea.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Norwich to Swansea
Trains from Norwich to Swansea run on average 7 times per day, taking around 5h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £56 but you can travel from only £22 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 03:38, the last at 20:00. The fastest train covers the 375 km distance in 5h 28m.
Distance 375 km |
Average train duration 5h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £56 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 5h 28m |
First train 03:38 |
Last train 20:00 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Abellio Greater Anglia from Norwich to Swansea trainsGreat Western Rail, Abellio Greater Anglia trains will get you between Norwich and Swansea from £22. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Norwich to Swansea train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Norwich 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Norwich and Swansea
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 04:45 - 20:45 Saturday 04:45 - 20:45 Sunday 06:45 - 20:45
- Type of shops available: News agent Mini supermarket Passport Photo Booth
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket machines are located in the ticket hall and on the station concourse.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: All toilets are located on the concourse including the accessible (radar key) toilet
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On forecourt and within station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop on 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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