Stansted to Swansea train with Great Western Rail

Sun 21 Dec
+ Add return
Great Western Rail
Avanti West Coast
Deutsche Bahn
Regionale
West Midlands Trains
1,000+ travel companies
Great Western Rail
Avanti West Coast
Deutsche Bahn
Regionale
West Midlands Trains
1,000+ travel companies
QR-Code
Scan to get our free app
Use our app to get live travel updates and book mobile tickets for trains, buses, flights, and ferries.
App Store
rate4.9
42K ratings
Google Play
rate4.6
136K reviews

The cheapest and fastest trains from Stansted to Swansea

Showing times and prices for 21 Dec

Cheapest price

£71

Average price

£71

Fastest journey

6 h 28 m

Average duration

6 h 28 m

Trains per day

1

Distance

290 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stansted to Swansea is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Stansted to Swansea will cost around £71 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £71.

Fast trains

Of the 1 trains that leave Stansted 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 290 km distance in an average of 6 h 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 28 m .

The slowest trains will take 6 h 28 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.

Great Western Rail
04:306h28
Stansted
10:58Swansea
£711One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Stansted to Swansea

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Stansted to Swansea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £25, and a train costs an average of £36.

Distance: 290 km

Compare train with

Train
Most popular
Coach

£56

Average Price

£38

Average Price

Cheapest

4h 12m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 42m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

7h 7m

Average total duration

6h 37m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

Great Western Rail

Most popular train company

National Express

Most popular bus company

Direct Options

Direct Options

Live departures

Stansted to Swansea train times

The table below shows live departures for Stansted to Swansea trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 05:07
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
great_western11:45 Stansted
4h47
16:32 Swansea0 changesdirect
Sunday 21 December
great_western04:30 Stansted
6h28
10:58 Swansea0 changesdirect

This is the last train of the day.

Find all the dates and times for this journey

Compare prices and tickets Stansted to Swansea by train or coach

Compare train and coach prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.

Sun
21 Dec
Mon
22 Dec
Tue
23 Dec
Wed
24 Dec
Thu
25 Dec
Fri
26 Dec
Sat
27 Dec

Journey information

Overview: Train from Stansted to Swansea

United KingdomUnited Kingdom
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Icon of train

Trains from Stansted to Swansea run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £36 but you can travel from only £25 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 03:38, the last at 21:15. The fastest train covers the 290 km distance in 4h 29m.

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 £25
Distance
290 km
Average train duration
3h 42m
Cheapest ticket price
£36
Trains per day
5
Fastest train
4h 29m
First train
03:38
Last train
21:15
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 £25

Train companies: Great Western Rail from Stansted to Swansea trainsGreat Western Rail trains will get you between Stansted and Swansea from £25. 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 30m
Cheapest Price
£36
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

FAQs: Stansted to Swansea train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stansted 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.

FAQs
Booking trains from Stansted to Swansea in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The cost of a train ticket from Stansted to Swansea can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £36, while the average price tends to be around £56.
To get from Stansted to Swansea, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
The cheapest way to get from Stansted to Swansea is by coach, costing approximately £25.
The train station in Stansted that goes to Swansea is Stansted Airport (SSD), and it arrives at Swansea station (SWA).
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Stansted to Swansea.
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 Stansted to Swansea.
The train distance from Stansted to Swansea is 290 km.
The train journey from Stansted to Swansea covers a distance of 290 km and takes approximately 4h 29m. Trains run 5 per day.
The first train from Stansted to Swansea leaves at 3:38.
The last train from Stansted to Swansea departs at 21:15.
Trains from Stansted to Swansea run approximately 5 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Stansted to Swansea.
There is no night train service from Stansted to Swansea.
A day trip from Stansted to Swansea is not feasible as the journey takes 4h 29m. Trains run 5 times per day for this 290 km journey.
The train journey from Stansted to Swansea offers scenic views, especially as it progresses through the lush, rolling landscapes of the English countryside and into the picturesque hills of South Wales.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Stansted and Swansea

Stansted
Swansea
Amenities at train station
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
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
Parking
  • Car Park: Mariners Road (until 30 April 2019). Thereafter please use the top level of Ivy Street (High Street) multistorey car park.
Accessibility
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
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
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

More options for your journey from Stansted to Swansea

Here are some other resources that might have the information you need

HomeTrainsTrain Times to Swansea Stansted to Swansea train

The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy

We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.

ios-badge
android-badge
Hand With Phone