Swansea to Aberdeen train with first_great_western

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Swansea to Aberdeen

Showing times and prices for 05 Nov

Cheapest price

£61

Average price

£214

Fastest journey

10 h 15 m

Average duration

10 h 37 m

Trains per day

2

Distance

626 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Swansea to Aberdeen will cost around £214 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £61.

Fast trains

Of the 2 trains that leave Swansea for Aberdeen every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 626 km distance in an average of 10 h 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 10 h 15 m .

The slowest trains will take 10 h 58 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.

Transport for Wales
11:5410h15
Swansea
22:09Aberdeen
£611One-way
0 changes
Avanti West Coast
03:5910h58
Swansea
14:57Aberdeen
£3671One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for Swansea to Aberdeen

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Swansea to Aberdeen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £53. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £53, and a flight costs an average of £142.

Distance: 626 km

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Coach
Flight

£200

Average Price

£93

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Cheapest

£280

Average Price

11h 13m

Average total duration

10h 43m

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30m

Additional time*

16h 48m

Average total duration

16h 18m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 30m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 30m

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3h 0m

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Live departures

Swansea to Aberdeen train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 22:58
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
avanti_west_coast03:59 Swansea
10h58
14:57 Aberdeen0 changesdirect
transport_for_wales11:54 Swansea
10h15
22:09 Aberdeen0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Swansea to Aberdeen

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Trains from Swansea to Aberdeen run on average 4 times per day, taking around 10h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £61 but you can travel from only £53 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 £53
Distance
626 km
Average train duration
10h 43m
Cheapest ticket price
£61
Trains per day
4
Fastest train
10h 12m
First train
04:59
Last train
13:59
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 £53

Train companies: first_great_western, Transport for Wales from Swansea to Aberdeen trainsfirst_great_western, Transport for Wales trains will get you between Swansea and Aberdeen from £53. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

first_great_western

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
10h 10m
Cheapest Price
£353
first_great_western frequency
2 a day

Transport for Wales

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
9h 47m
Cheapest Price
£330
Transport for Wales frequency
4 a day

FAQs: Swansea to Aberdeen train

FAQs: Travel by train from Swansea to Aberdeen 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 Swansea to Aberdeen.
FAQs
The train distance from Swansea to Aberdeen is 626 km.
The train journey from Swansea to Aberdeen covers a distance of 626 km and takes approximately 10h 12m. Trains run 4 per day.
The first train from Swansea to Aberdeen leaves at 4:59.
The last train from Swansea to Aberdeen departs at 13:59.
Trains from Swansea to Aberdeen run approximately 4 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Swansea to Aberdeen.
To get from Swansea to Aberdeen, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
There is no night train service from Swansea to Aberdeen.
Booking trains from Swansea to Aberdeen 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 Swansea to Aberdeen can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £61, while the average price tends to be around £200.
The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Aberdeen is by coach, costing approximately £53.
The train station in Swansea that goes to Aberdeen is Swansea station (SWA), and it arrives at Aberdeen station (ABD).
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Swansea to Aberdeen.
Yes, you can take the train from Swansea to Aberdeen.

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Important Stations and Airports in Swansea and Aberdeen

Swansea
Aberdeen
The major train station for departures in Swansea is Swansea. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Swansea for your trip from Swansea to Aberdeen.
Amenities at train station
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ParkingParking
DiningDining
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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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