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The cheapest and fastest trains from Stratford to Swansea
Showing times and prices for 03 Jun
Cheapest price
£168
Average price
£168
Fastest journey
3 h 5 m
Average duration
3 h 6 m
Trains per day
21
Distance
272 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stratford to Swansea is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stratford to Swansea will cost around £168 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £168.
Fast trains
To travel from Stratford to Swansea you need to make at least one change.
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6:233h10Stratford9:33Swansea£1681One-way1 change- 7:193h10Stratford10:29Swansea£1681One-way1 change
- 8:213h09Stratford11:30Swansea£1681One-way1 change
- 9:193h14Stratford12:33Swansea£1681One-way1 change
- 10:233h07Stratford13:30Swansea£1681One-way1 change
- 11:233h05Stratford14:28Swansea£1681One-way1 change
- 13:233h05Stratford16:28Swansea£1681One-way1 change
- 10:233h07Stratford13:30Swansea£1681One-way1 change
- 12:233h07Stratford15:30Swansea£1681One-way1 change
- 14:233h07Stratford17:30Swansea£1681One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Stratford to Swansea
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stratford to Swansea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a train costs an average of £55.
Distance: 272 km
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£55 Average Price | £15 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 39m Average total duration Fastest 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 25m Average total duration 7h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Stratford to Swansea train times
The table below shows live departures for Stratford to Swansea trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 3 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 6:23 Stratford | 3h10 | 9:33 Swansea | 1 change | |
| 7:19 Stratford | 3h10 | 10:29 Swansea | 1 change | |
| 8:21 Stratford | 3h09 | 11:30 Swansea | 1 change | |
| 9:19 Stratford | 3h14 | 12:33 Swansea | 1 change | |
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Compare prices and tickets Stratford to Swansea by train or coach
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Why should you book Stratford to Swansea trains with Omio?
Great Western Railway as well as Elizabeth Line (TfL) offer trains services from Stratford to Swansea.
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Stratford to Swansea.
Why book with Omio vs Great Western Railway?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Great Western Railway, but also compare tickets for the likes of Elizabeth Line (TfL) to find the best option for your trip from Stratford to Swansea.
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- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Great Western Railway with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Stratford to Swansea.
Why book with Omio over Wanderu?
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Stratford to Swansea.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Stratford to Swansea
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Trains from Stratford to Swansea run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £55 but you can travel from only £15 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 03:38, the last at 22:08. The fastest train covers the 272 km distance in 3h 37m.
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 £15
Distance 272 km |
Average train duration 3h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price £55 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 37m |
First train 3:38 |
Last train 22:08 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 70 days |
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 £15
Train companies: Great Western Railway, Elizabeth Line (TfL) from Stratford to Swansea trainsGreat Western Railway, Elizabeth Line (TfL) trains will get you between Stratford and Swansea from £15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Railway
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
3h 37m
Cheapest Price
£55
Great Western Railway frequency
6 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
Elizabeth Line (TfL)
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 5m
Cheapest Price
£168
Elizabeth Line (TfL) frequency
16 a day
FAQs: Stratford to Swansea train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stratford 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.
The cost of a train ticket from Stratford to Swansea can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £55, while the average price tends to be around £55.
The train journey from Stratford to Swansea covers a distance of 272 km and takes approximately 3h 37m. Trains run 6 per day.
The train distance from Stratford to Swansea is 272 km.
The first train from Stratford to Swansea leaves at 3:38.
The last train from Stratford to Swansea departs at 22:08.
Trains from Stratford to Swansea run approximately 6 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Stratford to Swansea.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Stratford to Swansea.
To get from Stratford to Swansea, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Stratford to Swansea.
The train station in Stratford that goes to Swansea is Stratford (London) (SRA), and it arrives at Swansea station (SWA).
The cheapest way to get from Stratford to Swansea is by coach, costing approximately £15.
Booking trains from Stratford to Swansea in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Stratford to Swansea offers scenic views, especially as it passes through the picturesque landscapes of the English countryside and the rolling hills of South Wales. Passengers can enjoy sights such as lush green fields, quaint villages, and the stunning backdrop of the Brecon Beacons.
A day trip from Stratford to Swansea is not feasible as the journey takes 3h 37m. Trains run 7 times per day, covering a distance of 272 km.
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 Stratford to Swansea.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Stratford and Swansea
Stratford
Swansea
The major train station for departures in Stratford is Stratford (London). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Stratford (London) for your trip from Stratford to Swansea.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 21:30 Saturday 06:15 - 21:30 Sunday 06:40 - 21:30 Southern ticket office 09:00-16:00 Mon-Fri 08:00-16:00 Sun
Shopping
- Type of shops available: Newsagent
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Accessibility Category A. This station has step-free access to all platforms
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Staff are available to assist from the first to last train.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilets are available.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Note that these are Council-owned cycle racks, located outside the front of the station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234
Public transport options for Stratford (London)
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement bus services for Greater Anglia, London Overground, and TfL Rail will depart from: Montfichet Road, Bus Stop W, for Eastbound services - map here
- Metro: London Underground Central Line and Jubilee Lines and Docklands Light Railway.
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotel
Lost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 13:15 Saturday 06:40 - 13:45 Sunday Closed
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Accessibility Category A. This station has step-free access to all platforms Staff ramp assistance is always available. Accessible seating is available on platforms 1&2
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: An accessible ticket machine is located within the stations ticket hall.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Staff are available to assist from the first to last train.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: An accessible toilet is located in the ticket hall on the paid side of the ticket barrier. This toilet is operated with a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: An accessible toilet is located in the ticket hall on the paid side of the ticket barrier. This toilet is operated with a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Maryland
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement bus services cannot operate from this station. Stratford (London) station is 10 minute signposted walk. Click here for map of walking route
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotel
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 22:00 Saturday 06:15 - 22:00 Sunday 09:30 - 17:30 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: WH Smiths
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free access to all platforms via lifts.Pedestrian access to the international station from the regional station either via Westfield shopping centre or the roadway to the second entrance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: booking hall
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: Booking Hall
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Booking Hall
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: on platform
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Within car park and alongside station entrance
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Textphone 0800 783 4548
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Stratford International
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Forecourt
- Metro: Docklands Light Railway is available at the station for onward connection to London Underground and DLR stations.
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 Stratford.
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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