The cheapest and fastest trains from Swansea to Bangor
Cheapest price
£21
Average price
£54
Fastest journey
5 h 43 m
Average duration
5 h 43 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
179 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Swansea to Bangor is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Swansea to Bangor will cost around £54 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £21.
Of the 2 trains that leave Swansea for Bangor 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 179 km distance in an average of 5 h 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 43 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 43 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.
9:545h43Swansea15:37Bangor£211One-way0 changes
10:545h43Swansea16:37Bangor£861One-way0 changes
10:545h43Swansea16:37Bangor£861One-way0 changes
9:545h43Swansea15:37Bangor£211One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Swansea to Bangor
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swansea to Bangor among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, and a train costs an average of £21.
Distance: 179 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£66 Average Price | £21 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 42m Average total duration Fastest 5h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 49m Average total duration 7h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Swansea to Bangor train times
The table below shows live departures for Swansea to Bangor trains for tomorrow, Friday 19 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 9:54 Swansea | 5h43 | 15:37 Bangor | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:54 Swansea | 5h43 | 16:37 Bangor | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Swansea to Bangor
Trains from Swansea to Bangor run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £21 but you can travel from only £21 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 03:46, the last at 20:23. The fastest train covers the 179 km distance in 5h 26m.
Distance 179 km |
Average train duration 5h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 5h 26m |
First train 3:46 |
Last train 20:23 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: Transport for Wales from Swansea to Bangor trainsTransport for Wales trains will get you between Swansea and Bangor from £21. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Transport for Wales
FAQs: Swansea to Bangor train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Swansea to Bangor 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 Bangor, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Swansea and Bangor
- 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
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 18:15 Saturday 05:45 - 18:15 Sunday 08:00 - 18:30
- Car Park: North Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. Both platforms are accessible with a footbridge and lifts connecting platform 1 (to Chester) and platform 2 (to Holyhead). Step-free access is also available separately via a ramp from the north car park to Platform 1, and walkway from the south car park to Platform 2
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only. Ticket machines are located outside the ticket office and on Platform 2
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 05:30 - 22:45 Sunday 09:00 - 23:00
- 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
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Located on platform 1
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 behind the platform office (sheltered) Platform 2 to the rear of the car park (unsheltered)
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Onward travel information: Buses to many locations including the main bus station leave from outside the booking hall.
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the station forecourt
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