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The cheapest and fastest trains from Porth to Swansea
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£29
Average price
£45
Fastest journey
1 h 42 m
Average duration
1 h 56 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
37 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Porth to Swansea is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Porth to Swansea will cost around £45 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £29.
Fast trains
To travel from Porth to Swansea you need to make at least one change.
20:041h54
Porth21:58Swansea
£291One-way
1 change
19:341h42
Porth21:16Swansea
£501One-way
1 change
20:342h01
Porth22:35Swansea
£501One-way
1 change
21:342h06
Porth23:40Swansea
£501One-way
1 change
19:341h42
Porth21:16Swansea
£501One-way
1 change
20:041h54
Porth21:58Swansea
£291One-way
1 change
20:342h01
Porth22:35Swansea
£501One-way
1 change
21:342h06
Porth23:40Swansea
£501One-way
1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Porth to Swansea
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Porth to Swansea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, and a train costs an average of £29.
Distance: 37 km
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Porth to Swansea
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Trains from Porth to Swansea run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £29 but you can travel from only £16 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 £16
Distance 37 km |
Average train duration 1h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price £29 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 1h 34m |
First train 04:43 |
Last train 21:28 |
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 £16
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Transport for Wales from Porth to Swansea trainsGreat Western Rail, Transport for Wales trains will get you between Porth and Swansea from £16. 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
Great Western Rail frequency
3 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
Transport for Wales
About
Transport for Wales is a public transport provider in Wales, UK. It operates a comprehensive network of trains, buses and ferries across the country. The trains are modern and comfortable, with a range of different types including InterCity Express Trains, Regional Trains, and Metro Trains. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. There are a variety of ticket types available, including single and return tickets, season tickets, and group tickets. The most popular routes include Cardiff to Swansea, Cardiff to Newport, and Cardiff to Manchester.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 1m
Cheapest Price
£12
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policy depends on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most routes with snacks and drinks. Some stations have cafes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations recommended but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs allowed with ticket (£5 per day). Guide dogs free
Quiet zone
FAQs: Porth to Swansea train
FAQs: Travel by train from Porth 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 Porth to Swansea.
The train distance from Porth to Swansea is 37 km.
To get from Porth to Swansea, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
The train journey from Porth to Swansea covers a distance of 37 km and takes approximately 1h 34m. Trains run 3 per day.
Booking trains from Porth to Swansea in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The first train from Porth to Swansea leaves at 4:43.
The cost of a train ticket from Porth to Swansea can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £29, while the average price tends to be around £40.
The cheapest way to get from Porth to Swansea is by coach, costing approximately £16.
The train station in Porth that goes to Swansea is Porth station (POR), and it arrives at Swansea station (SWA).
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Porth to Swansea.
Yes, you can take the train from Porth to Swansea.
The last train from Porth to Swansea departs at 21:28.
Trains from Porth to Swansea run approximately 3 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Porth to Swansea.
There is no night train service from Porth to Swansea.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Porth and Swansea
Porth
Swansea
The major train station for departures in Porth is Porth. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Porth for your trip from Porth to Swansea.
Amenities at train station
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 07:20 - 12:50 Sunday Closed Temporary opening hours due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B. Step free access to Platform 1 (to Treherbert). Step free access to Platform 2 (to Pontypridd) from station car park. Access between both platforms is via a footbridge with ramps.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Porth
- Onward travel information: The nearest bus stop is approximately 150m away. Services to Caerphilly, Gilfach Goch, and Maerdy
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait outside Ken's Barber Shop (towards Treherbert) and outside Wedding & Balloon World (towards Pontypridd)
The major train station for arrivals in Swansea is Swansea. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Swansea for your journey to Swansea from Porth.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDining
ATMAccessibility
WC
HotelLost and Found OfficeTicket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 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
Parking
- Car Park: Mariners Road (until 30 April 2019). Thereafter please use the top level of Ivy Street (High Street) multistorey car park.
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: On Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Swansea
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at the bus stops on High Street outside the station
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