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The cheapest and fastest trains from Oxford to Swansea
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 17 Sept
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£65
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£74
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
2 h 26 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
2 h 27 m
Trains on 17 Sept
26
Distance
186 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Oxford to Swansea is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Oxford to Swansea will cost around £74 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £65.
Fast trains
To travel from Oxford to Swansea you need to make at least one change.
G15065 · W3461811:032h27Oxford station (OXF)13:30Swansea station (SWA)£651One-way1 change- G15069 · W3462413:032h27Oxford station (OXF)15:30Swansea station (SWA)£651One-way1 change
- W35365 · G14939 · W3541711:322h57Oxford station (OXF)14:29Swansea station (SWA)£651One-way2 changes
- G15073 · W3463015:042h26Oxford station (OXF)17:30Swansea station (SWA)£651One-way1 change
- W35369 · G14940 · W3541813:312h58Oxford station (OXF)16:29Swansea station (SWA)£651One-way2 changes
- G15073 · W3463015:042h26Oxford station (OXF)17:30Swansea station (SWA)£651One-way1 change
- G15061 · G149369:032h27Oxford station (OXF)11:30Swansea station (SWA)£921One-way1 change
- G15065 · W3461811:032h27Oxford station (OXF)13:30Swansea station (SWA)£651One-way1 change
- G15069 · W3462413:032h27Oxford station (OXF)15:30Swansea station (SWA)£651One-way1 change
- G15081 · G1494419:042h27Oxford station (OXF)21:31Swansea station (SWA)£651One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Oxford to Swansea
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oxford to Swansea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £28 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 10m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £28, while a train costs an average of £51.
Distance: 186 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£51 Average Price | £28 Average Price Cheapest | £38 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 38m Average total duration 7h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The cheapest way to travel from Oxford to Swansea is a coach with an average price of £28.
This is compared to other travel options from Oxford to Swansea:
A coach is £23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oxford to Swansea costing on average £51.
The fastest way to travel from Oxford to Swansea is by train with an average journey time of 2h 40m.
Other travel options to Swansea take longer:
Coach takes on average 7h 8m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Oxford and Swansea including taking a coach and train.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.
You'll arrive about 12m sooner (2h 40m by train vs 2h 52m by car). Tickets start at around £51 compared to roughly £38 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Oxford to Swansea train times
The table below shows live departures for Oxford to Swansea trains for tomorrow, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G15061 · G14936 | 9:03 Oxford station (OXF) | 2h27 | 11:30 Swansea station (SWA) | 1 change | |
 G01000+G14938 | 9:18 Oxford station (OXF) | 3h15 | 12:33 Swansea station (SWA) | 1 change | |
| G15120 · G14938 | 9:32 Oxford station (OXF) | 3h01 | 12:33 Swansea station (SWA) | 1 change | |
| G15360 · W35065 · G14938 | 9:35 Oxford station (OXF) | 2h58 | 12:33 Swansea station (SWA) | 2 changes | |
| G15065 · W34618 | 11:03 Oxford station (OXF) | 2h27 | 13:30 Swansea station (SWA) | 1 change | |
| G01005+W35417 | 11:16 Oxford station (OXF) | 3h13 | 14:29 Swansea station (SWA) | 1 change | |
| W35365 · W35417 | 11:32 Oxford station (OXF) | 2h57 | 14:29 Swansea station (SWA) | 1 change | |
| W35365 · G14939 · W35417 | 11:32 Oxford station (OXF) | 2h57 | 14:29 Swansea station (SWA) | 2 changes | |
| G01178+W35417 | 11:41 Oxford station (OXF) | 2h48 | 14:29 Swansea station (SWA) | 1 change | |
| G15069 · W34624 | 13:03 Oxford station (OXF) | 2h27 | 15:30 Swansea station (SWA) | 1 change | |
| G01013+W35418 | 13:16 Oxford station (OXF) | 3h13 | 16:29 Swansea station (SWA) | 1 change | |
| W35369 · G14940 · W35418 | 13:31 Oxford station (OXF) | 2h58 | 16:29 Swansea station (SWA) | 2 changes | |
| W35369 · W35418 | 13:31 Oxford station (OXF) | 2h58 | 16:29 Swansea station (SWA) | 1 change | |
| G15073 · W34630 | 15:04 Oxford station (OXF) | 2h26 | 17:30 Swansea station (SWA) | 1 change | |
| G01022+W34634 | 15:16 Oxford station (OXF) | 3h18 | 18:34 Swansea station (SWA) | 1 change | |
| W35374 · W34634 | 15:31 Oxford station (OXF) | 3h03 | 18:34 Swansea station (SWA) | 1 change | |
| C48427 · G15031 · W34634 | 15:35 Oxford station (OXF) | 2h59 | 18:34 Swansea station (SWA) | 2 changes | |
| G15077 · W34637 | 17:00 Oxford station (OXF) | 2h30 | 19:30 Swansea station (SWA) | 1 change | |
| W35379 · G14941 | 17:31 Oxford station (OXF) | 2h41 | 20:12 Swansea station (SWA) | 1 change | |
| G15367 · G15033 · G14942 | 17:35 Oxford station (OXF) | 2h59 | 20:34 Swansea station (SWA) | 2 changes | |
| C48429 · G14943 | 18:34 Oxford station (OXF) | 2h42 | 21:16 Swansea station (SWA) | 1 change | |
| G15081 · G14944 | 19:04 Oxford station (OXF) | 2h27 | 21:31 Swansea station (SWA) | 1 change | |
| G01035+W34648 | 19:16 Oxford station (OXF) | 3h19 | 22:35 Swansea station (SWA) | 1 change | |
| W35385 · Y15297 · W34648 | 19:30 Oxford station (OXF) | 3h05 | 22:35 Swansea station (SWA) | 2 changes | |
| W35385 · W34648 | 19:30 Oxford station (OXF) | 3h05 | 22:35 Swansea station (SWA) | 1 change | |
| G15085 · G14945 | 21:03 Oxford station (OXF) | 2h38 | 23:41 Swansea station (SWA) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Oxford to Swansea
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Oxford to Swansea run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £27 but you can travel from only £20 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 01:06, the last at 23:07. The fastest train covers the 186 km distance in 2h 27m.
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 £20
Distance 186 km |
Average train duration 2h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 27m |
First train 1:06 |
Last train 23:07 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 21 days |
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 £20
Train companies: Great Western Railway from Oxford to Swansea trainsGreat Western Railway trains will get you between Oxford and Swansea from £20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Railway
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 Great Western Railway Duration
2h 27m
Cheapest Great Western Railway Price
£27
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
Complete guide to Swansea
Things to do in Swansea
Discover the best of Swansea — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Swansea trip today.
- Must visit
National Waterfront Museum
A modern museum in the Maritime Quarter exploring the city's copper, coal, industry and waterfront heritage with interactive exhibits.
- Recommended
Dylan Thomas Centre
A compact museum inside Dylan Thomas Square focusing on the writer's life, works and links to Swansea through exhibitions and events.
- Must visit
Swansea Bay Promenade
A broad sandy sweep along Swansea Bay, popular for walking, cycling and sea views, with easy access from the city centre.
- Must visit
Mumbles
A historic village area by the sea, known for its pier, independent shops, promenade and access to coastal walks.
- Recommended
Cwmdonkin Park
A large city park with botanical displays, glasshouses, sports facilities and open lawns close to central Swansea.
- Vegetarian
Welsh Cakes
Traditional Welsh cakes are small griddled currant cakes, served warm with sugar. They are a classic Welsh teatime treat long associated with home baking.
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
Laverbread
Laverbread is a Welsh speciality made from slow-cooked laver seaweed, often served at breakfast. It is deeply tied to the South Wales coast and local food culture.
- Gluten-free
Welsh Breakfast With Laverbread And Cockles
A traditional Welsh breakfast in Swansea often includes laverbread and cockles alongside bacon and eggs. It showcases produce gathered from the nearby Gower coast.
The Swigg
Established Swansea seafood spot focused on simple fish, shellfish, and classic British sides in an easy-going atmosphere.
Oyster House
Well-known casual venue in Mumbles serving fresh seafood and fish dishes, with a modern feel and strong local reputation.
The Shed
Smart waterfront restaurant at the marina serving modern British cooking, steaks, and seafood in a polished setting.
Pound sterling (£)
Moderate for the UK. Hotels, meals and local transport are often cheaper than in London, though summer stays and seafront dining can raise daily costs.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- £8-12 for fast food or a simple meal.
- Mid-range
- £15-25 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- £45+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- £2.80-4 for a cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Restaurants: 10-12.5% if service is not included. Taxis: round up or add about 10%. Cafés and pubs: tipping is optional, though small change is appreciated.
First Bus
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Prices
- Single ticket
- £2
- Day pass
- £7.30
To the city centre
Swansea railway station -> Swansea City Centre
- Distance
- 0.8 km
- Travel time
- 10 min
- Tap On, Tap Off works across First Cymru services and caps adult contactless bus fares at the day ticket price.
- Contactless payment is accepted on First Cymru buses, including Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay and Google Pay.
FAQs: Oxford to Swansea train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Oxford 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.
The cost of a train ticket from Oxford to Swansea can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £27, while the average price tends to be around £51.
The train journey from Oxford to Swansea covers a distance of 186 km and takes approximately 2h 27m. Trains run 7 per day.
The train distance from Oxford to Swansea is 186 km.
The first train from Oxford to Swansea leaves at 1:06.
The last train from Oxford to Swansea departs at 23:07.
Trains from Oxford to Swansea run approximately 7 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Oxford to Swansea.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Oxford to Swansea.
To get from Oxford to Swansea, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
There is no night train service from Oxford to Swansea.
The train station in Oxford that goes to Swansea is Oxford station (OXF), and it arrives at Swansea station (SWA).
The cheapest way to get from Oxford to Swansea is by coach, costing approximately £20.
Booking trains from Oxford 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 Oxford to Swansea offers a scenic experience, featuring views of the rolling hills of the Cotswolds, picturesque villages, and stretches of the River Thames before reaching the Welsh countryside.
A day trip from Oxford to Swansea is not feasible as the journey takes 2h 27m. Trains run 6 times per day over a distance of 186 km.
To fully experience Swansea, including its beautiful beaches, cultural attractions like the National Waterfront Museum, and nearby natural landscapes such as the Gower Peninsula, spending 2 to 3 days is ideal.
Yes, you can take the train from Oxford to Swansea.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Oxford and Swansea
Most Oxford to Swansea trains use the Oxford to Swansea station pair. Use this guide to compare Oxford and Swansea train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in Oxford
Arrival train stations in Swansea
Which Oxford station do trains to Swansea leave from?
Trains from Oxford to Swansea leave from Oxford. The station is 1 km from Oxford city centre at Oxford station, Park End Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 1HS.
OxfordOxford station, Park End Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 1HS+44 3451652030
City-centre transport
Getting to Oxford from Oxford city centre
BusS1, Ns1 · 6m · £0.90 · every ~12 min
5, 3, 3A, 400, N3, N400 · 9m · £2 · every ~66 min
X1, X15, 600 · 9m · £2 · every ~14 min
X20, 120 · 10m · every ~10 min
Oxford train station facilities and services
Oxford has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Oxford.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Oxford. ATMs are available at Oxford.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Oxford.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Oxford: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Oxford: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Oxford: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via lifts and an overbridge to access platform 4. Safety warning - Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Accessible Taxis available at this station Please request staff assistance or call our free help line for, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Situated by the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Which Swansea station do trains from Oxford arrive at?
Trains from Oxford to Swansea arrive at Swansea. Swansea is 1 km from Swansea city centre.
SwanseaSwansea station, High Street, Swansea, City & County of Swansea, SA1 1NU+44 8450507080
City-centre transport
Getting to Swansea from Swansea city centre
Bus49, 30, 54 · 3m · £4 · every ~3 min
Swansea train station facilities and services
Swansea has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Swansea.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Swansea.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Swansea.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Swansea: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Swansea: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Swansea: 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.
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