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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Swansea to Aberdeen
Cheapest price
£105
Average price
£214
Fastest journey
11 h 20 m
Average duration
11 h 34 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
626 km
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 £105.
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 11 h 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 11 h 20 m .
The slowest trains will take 11 h 47 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.
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 £52. 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 £52, and a flight costs an average of £141.
Distance: 626 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£199 Average Price | £93 Average Price Cheapest | £278 Average Price |
11h 13m Average total duration 10h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 48m Average total duration 16h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Swansea to Aberdeen train times
The table below shows live departures for Swansea to Aberdeen trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:54 Swansea | 10h19 | 20:13 Aberdeen | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 21 December | |||||
| 08:23 Swansea | 11h47 | 20:10 Aberdeen | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:50 Swansea | 11h20 | 20:10 Aberdeen | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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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 £52 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:59, the last at 13:59. The fastest train covers the 626 km distance in 10h 12m.
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 |
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 £52. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Swansea to Aberdeen train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Swansea to Aberdeen 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 Aberdeen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Swansea and Aberdeen
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
- 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
- Car Park: Mariners Road (until 30 April 2019). Thereafter please use the top level of Ivy Street (High Street) multistorey car park.
- 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
- 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
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: On Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at the bus stops on High Street outside the station
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LockersParkingDiningATM
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Carts- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access is available via College Street.
- The Silver Darling
- Moonfish Cafe
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- £0.30
- Residence Inn Aberdeen
- Hilton Aberdeen TECA
- Jurys Inn Aberdeen
- Located in the main concourse
- 80 places, covered
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main concourse
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and platforms
- Hall 2: waiting area and shops
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: ScotRail services
- National Rail services
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