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12:244h39Sheffield17:03Swansea£2101One-way3 changes- 6:544h36Sheffield11:30Swansea£2691One-way1 change
- 7:564h37Sheffield12:33Swansea£2691One-way1 change
- 8:564h34Sheffield13:30Swansea£2691One-way1 change
- 9:564h32Sheffield14:28Swansea£2691One-way1 change
- 14:564h08Sheffield19:04Swansea£2691One-way1 change
- 17:564h08Sheffield22:04Swansea£2691One-way1 change
- 15:564h20Sheffield20:16Swansea£2691One-way1 change
- 9:564h32Sheffield14:28Swansea£2691One-way1 change
- 11:564h32Sheffield16:28Swansea£2691One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Sheffield to Swansea
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sheffield to Swansea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, and a train costs an average of £51.
Distance: 258 km
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£76 Average Price | £29 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 46m Average total duration Fastest 4h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 4m Average total duration 7h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg 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
Sheffield to Swansea train times
The table below shows live departures for Sheffield to Swansea trains for tomorrow, Monday 27 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:54 Sheffield | 4h36 | 11:30 Swansea | 1 change | |
| 7:56 Sheffield | 4h37 | 12:33 Swansea | 1 change | |
| 8:56 Sheffield | 4h34 | 13:30 Swansea | 1 change | |
| 9:56 Sheffield | 4h32 | 14:28 Swansea | 1 change | |
| 10:56 Sheffield | 4h34 | 15:30 Swansea | 1 change | |
| 11:56 Sheffield | 4h32 | 16:28 Swansea | 1 change | |
| 12:24 Sheffield | 4h39 | 17:03 Swansea | 3 changes | |
| 12:56 Sheffield | 4h34 | 17:30 Swansea | 1 change | |
| 13:56 Sheffield | 4h38 | 18:34 Swansea | 1 change | |
| 14:56 Sheffield | 4h08 | 19:04 Swansea | 1 change | |
| 15:56 Sheffield | 4h20 | 20:16 Swansea | 1 change | |
| 16:24 Sheffield | 4h53 | 21:17 Swansea | 3 changes | |
| 16:56 Sheffield | 4h36 | 21:32 Swansea | 2 changes | |
| 17:56 Sheffield | 4h08 | 22:04 Swansea | 1 change | |
| 18:56 Sheffield | 4h45 | 23:41 Swansea | 1 change | |
| 19:56 Sheffield | 4h48 | 0:44 Swansea | 1 change | |
| 20:55 Sheffield | 5h16 | 2:11 Swansea | 1 change | |
| 22:02 Sheffield | 11h00 | 9:02 Swansea | 3 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Sheffield to Swansea
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Trains from Sheffield to Swansea run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £51 but you can travel from only £18 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 03:38, the last at 20:56. The fastest train covers the 258 km distance in 4h 56m.
Distance 258 km |
Average train duration 4h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £51 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 4h 56m |
First train 3:38 |
Last train 20:56 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway, Cross Country from Sheffield to Swansea trainsCrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway, Cross Country trains will get you between Sheffield and Swansea from £18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Sheffield to Swansea train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sheffield 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 Sheffield and Swansea
Most Sheffield to Swansea trains use the Sheffield to Swansea station pair. Use this guide to compare Sheffield and Swansea train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Sheffield station do trains to Swansea leave from?
Getting to Sheffield from Sheffield city centre
Sheffield train station facilities and services
Sheffield has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Sheffield.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Sheffield.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Sheffield. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Sheffield: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Sheffield: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Sheffield: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the concourse and ticket hall. There are lifts available to all platforms. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, 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: Yes.
Getting to Meadowhall from Sheffield city centre
Meadowhall is 5 km from Sheffield city centre. Public transport options include:
Meadowhall train station facilities and services
Meadowhall has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Meadowhall.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Meadowhall: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Meadowhall: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Meadowhall: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Step-free access to all platforms via fairly steep ramps (up to 50m long). Please allow sufficient time for your connecting service if you are changing trains at this station, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Woodhouse from Sheffield city centre
Woodhouse is 7 km from Sheffield city centre. Public transport options include:
Woodhouse train station facilities and services
Woodhouse has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Woodhouse.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Woodhouse: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Woodhouse: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Woodhouse: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B station, Station is unstaffed. However no access problems for disabled or wheelchair users onto platform 1 Sheffield bound. Unfortunately no access onto platform 2 due to stepped footbridge, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Swansea station do trains from Sheffield arrive at?
Getting to Swansea from Swansea city centre
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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