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The cheapest and fastest trains from Portsmouth to Swansea
Showing times and prices for 17 Nov
Cheapest price
£97
Average price
£97
Fastest journey
5 h 13 m
Average duration
5 h 13 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
219 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Portsmouth to Swansea is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Portsmouth to Swansea will cost around £97 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £97.
Fast trains
Of the 1 trains that leave Portsmouth for Swansea every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 219 km distance in an average of 5 h 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 13 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 13 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.
04:505h13
Portsmouth10:03Swansea
£971One-way
0 changes
04:505h13
Portsmouth10:03Swansea
£971One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Portsmouth to Swansea
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Portsmouth to Swansea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, and a train costs an average of £94.
Distance: 219 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£98 Average Price | £42 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 57m Average total duration Fastest 4h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 36m Average total duration 7h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Portsmouth to Swansea train times
The table below shows live departures for Portsmouth to Swansea trains for today, Sunday 16 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 07:59
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 09:14 Portsmouth | 5h04 | 14:18 Swansea | 1 change | |
| 10:13 Portsmouth | 4h59 | 15:12 Swansea | 1 change | |
| 11:14 Portsmouth | 4h33 | 15:47 Swansea | 1 change | |
| 12:14 Portsmouth | 4h46 | 17:00 Swansea | 1 change | |
| Monday 17 November | |||||
| 04:50 Portsmouth | 5h13 | 10:03 Swansea | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Portsmouth to Swansea
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Trains from Portsmouth to Swansea run on average 4 times per day, taking around 4h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £94 but you can travel from only £17 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 03:38, the last at 21:04. The fastest train covers the 219 km distance in 4h 30m.
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 £17
Distance 219 km |
Average train duration 4h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £94 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 4h 30m |
First train 03:38 |
Last train 21:04 |
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 £17
Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Portsmouth to Swansea trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Portsmouth and Swansea from £17. 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
Average Duration
4h 36m
Cheapest Price
£95
Great Western Rail frequency
4 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
first_great_western
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 11m
Cheapest Price
£127
first_great_western frequency
12 a day
FAQs: Portsmouth to Swansea train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Portsmouth 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.
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.
The cost of a train ticket from Portsmouth to Swansea can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £94, while the average price tends to be around £98.
The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Swansea is by coach, costing approximately £17.
The train distance from Portsmouth to Swansea is 219 km.
The last train from Portsmouth to Swansea departs at 21:04.
Booking trains from Portsmouth to Swansea in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
There is no night train service from Portsmouth to Swansea.
The train journey from Portsmouth to Swansea covers a distance of 219 km and takes approximately 4h 30m. Trains run 4 per day.
The train station in Portsmouth that goes to Swansea is Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS), and it arrives at Swansea station (SWA).
The first train from Portsmouth to Swansea leaves at 3:38.
Trains from Portsmouth to Swansea run approximately 4 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Portsmouth to Swansea.
Yes, you can take the train from Portsmouth to Swansea.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Portsmouth to Swansea.
To get from Portsmouth to Swansea, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Portsmouth and Swansea
Portsmouth
Swansea
The major train station for departures in Portsmouth is Fratton. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Fratton for your trip from Portsmouth to Swansea.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
WC
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:55 - 19:40 Saturday 05:55 - 19:40 Sunday 09:10 - 18:40
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- 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 in the Booking Hall on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located in the Booking Hall on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100
Public transport options for Fratton
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Goldsmith Avenue (for buses in both directions). Goldsmith Avenue is located on the opposite side of the footbridge from the main entrance/taxi rank/Railway club.
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDining
ATMAccessibilityWC
HotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 20:30 Saturday 05:40 - 20:30 Sunday 06:40 - 20:40
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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. Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- 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 in the Lower Concourse, next to the gateline. The National key toilets are located in the Lower Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Concourse and car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Portsmouth & Southsea
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Street bus stop at side of Railway Station near Matalan car park.
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningATM
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:50 - 19:00 Saturday 06:30 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 19:00
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - Steps or 20m ramp (approx. 1:11 gradient) to main entrance, or steps to side entrance. 32m ramp (gradient up to 1:8) from Wightlink IoW ferry terminal. Level access to all platforms. Stepped footbridge between platforms is also available. Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- 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: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 1 and outside booking hall
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Portsmouth Harbour
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Hard Interchange Stands G, H or J
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 Portsmouth.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike 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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