Stansted to Swansea train with Great Western Rail

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Stansted to Swansea

Showing times and prices for 06 Nov

Cheapest price

£60

Average price

£61

Fastest journey

4 h 30 m

Average duration

4 h 49 m

Trains per day

3

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 £61 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £60.

Fast trains

Of the 3 trains that leave Stansted for Swansea every day 3 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 4 h 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 30 m .

The slowest trains will take 5 h 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
10:004h30
Stansted
14:30Swansea
£601One-way
0 changes
Great Western Rail
08:304h58
Stansted
13:28Swansea
£611One-way
0 changes
Great Western Rail
09:305h00
Stansted
14:30Swansea
£621One-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

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Train
Most popular
Coach

£56

Average Price

£38

Average Price

Cheapest

4h 12m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 42m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

7h 7m

Average total duration

6h 37m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

Great Western Rail

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National Express

Most popular bus company

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Live departures

Stansted to Swansea train times

Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 00:51
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
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On time
09:00 Stansted Airport (SSD)
4h30
13:30 Swansea station (SWA)
2 changes
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On time
10:00 Stansted Airport (SSD)
4h27
14:27 Swansea station (SWA)
2 changes
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On time
11:00 Stansted Airport (SSD)
4h30
15:30 Swansea station (SWA)
2 changes
greater_angliaY81769+assertis_tubeTube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington+great_westernP08247
On time
12:00 Stansted Airport (SSD)
4h27
16:27 Swansea station (SWA)
2 changes
greater_angliaY81794+assertis_tubeTube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington+great_westernP08249
On time
13:00 Stansted Airport (SSD)
4h30
17:30 Swansea station (SWA)
2 changes
greater_angliaY81812+assertis_tubeTube from London Liverpool Street to London Paddington+great_westernP08251
On time
13:45 Stansted Airport (SSD)
4h49
18:34 Swansea station (SWA)
2 changes

This is the last train of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Stansted to Swansea

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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.
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
£37
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

FAQs: Travel by train from Stansted 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 Stansted to Swansea.
FAQs
To get from Stansted to Swansea, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
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 train distance from Stansted to Swansea is 290 km.
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.
The train journey from Stansted to Swansea covers a distance of 290 km and takes approximately 4h 29m. Trains run 5 per day.
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.
Yes, you can take the train from Stansted to Swansea.
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.

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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

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