The cheapest and fastest trains from Swansea station (SWA) to Bristol Parkway (BPW)
Cheapest price
£16
Average price
£32
Fastest journey
1 h 28 m
Average duration
1 h 58 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
97 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Swansea station (SWA) to Bristol Parkway (BPW) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Swansea station (SWA) to Bristol Parkway (BPW) will cost around £32 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £16.
Of the 4 trains that leave Swansea station (SWA) for Bristol Parkway (BPW) every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 97 km distance in an average of 1 h 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 28 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 54 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 and coach for Swansea station (SWA) to Bristol Parkway (BPW)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swansea station (SWA) to Bristol Parkway (BPW) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £11.
Distance: 97 km
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£32 Average Price | £8 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 4m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 13m Average total duration 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Swansea station (SWA) to Bristol Parkway (BPW) train times
The table below shows live departures for Swansea station (SWA) to Bristol Parkway (BPW) trains for today, Friday 7 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 07:21 Swansea station (SWA) | 1h33 | 08:54 Bristol Parkway (BPW) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:54 Swansea station (SWA) | 1h55 | 11:49 Bristol Parkway (BPW) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:22 Swansea station (SWA) | 1h32 | 15:54 Bristol Parkway (BPW) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 20:23 Swansea station (SWA) | 1h31 | 21:54 Bristol Parkway (BPW) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Swansea station (SWA) to Bristol Parkway (BPW) by train or coach
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Swansea station (SWA) to Bristol Parkway (BPW)
Trains from Swansea station (SWA) to Bristol Parkway (BPW) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:25, the last at 20:23. The fastest train covers the 97 km distance in 1h 28m.
Distance 97 km |
Average train duration 1h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 28m |
First train 04:25 |
Last train 20:23 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Transport for Wales, first_great_western from Swansea station (SWA) to Bristol Parkway (BPW) trainsGreat Western Rail, Transport for Wales, first_great_western trains will get you between Swansea station (SWA) and Bristol Parkway (BPW) from £6. 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 station (SWA) to Bristol Parkway (BPW) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Swansea station (SWA) to Bristol Parkway (BPW) 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 Bristol Parkway (BPW), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Swansea station (SWA) and Bristol Parkway (BPW)
- 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 05:40 - 20:00 Saturday 06:50 - 18:00 Sunday 08:30 - 19:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free Category A station - step free access available to all platforms via lifts from the main station entrance
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Concourse. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
