The cheapest and fastest trains from Swansea to Braintree
Cheapest price
£186
Average price
£186
Fastest journey
4 h 16 m
Average duration
4 h 24 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
311 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Swansea to Braintree is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Swansea to Braintree will cost around £186 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £186.
To travel from Swansea to Braintree you need to make at least 2 changes.
5:294h22Swansea9:51Braintree£1861One-way2 changes
6:264h25Swansea10:51Braintree£1861One-way2 changes
7:184h33Swansea11:51Braintree£1861One-way2 changes
8:234h28Swansea12:51Braintree£1861One-way2 changes
9:224h29Swansea13:51Braintree£1861One-way2 changes
13:224h16Swansea17:38Braintree£1861One-way2 changes
5:294h22Swansea9:51Braintree£1861One-way2 changes
6:264h25Swansea10:51Braintree£1861One-way2 changes
8:234h28Swansea12:51Braintree£1861One-way2 changes
9:224h29Swansea13:51Braintree£1861One-way2 changes
Live departures
Swansea to Braintree train times
The table below shows live departures for Swansea to Braintree trains for tomorrow, Sunday 19 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:29 Swansea | 4h22 | 9:51 Braintree | 2 changes | |
![]() | 6:26 Swansea | 4h25 | 10:51 Braintree | 2 changes | |
![]() | 7:18 Swansea | 4h33 | 11:51 Braintree | 2 changes | |
![]() | 8:23 Swansea | 4h28 | 12:51 Braintree | 2 changes | |
![]() | 9:22 Swansea | 4h29 | 13:51 Braintree | 2 changes |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Swansea to Braintree
Trains from Swansea to Braintree run on average 9 times per day, taking around 4h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £190 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:59, the last at 19:21. The fastest train covers the 311 km distance in 4h 16m.
Distance 311 km |
Average train duration 4h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price £190 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 4h 16m |
First train 4:59 |
Last train 19:21 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, first_great_western from Swansea to Braintree trainsGreat Western Railway, first_great_western trains will get you between Swansea and Braintree from £190. 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 Braintree train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Swansea to Braintree 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 Braintree, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Swansea and Braintree
- 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 - 15:00 Saturday 05:45 - 13:05 Sunday 07:45 - 15:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilet available in the waiting room and accessed with a radar key. The toilets are only open during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Within station, forecourt and car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Substitute bus services stop at bus stop in the turning circle
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