Swansea station (SWA) to Bristol Parkway (BPW) train with Great Western Railway

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Swansea station (SWA) to Bristol Parkway (BPW)

Showing times and prices for 22 Jun

Cheapest price

£40

Average price

£40

Fastest journey

1 h 27 m

Average duration

1 h 28 m

Trains per day

32

Distance

97 km

Cheap tickets

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 £40 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £40.

Fast trains

Of the 32 trains that leave Swansea station (SWA) for Bristol Parkway (BPW) every day 22 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 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 27 m .

The slowest trains will take 1 h 29 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.

  • Great Western RailwayW35166
    5:571h29
    Swansea station (SWA)
    7:26Bristol Parkway (BPW)
    £401One-way
    0 changes
  • Great Western RailwayG15049
    14:221h33
    Swansea station (SWA)
    15:55Bristol Parkway (BPW)
    £401One-way
    0 changes
  • Great Western RailwayW35188
    13:221h28
    Swansea station (SWA)
    14:50Bristol Parkway (BPW)
    £401One-way
    0 changes
  • Great Western RailwayW35434
    12:221h30
    Swansea station (SWA)
    13:52Bristol Parkway (BPW)
    £401One-way
    0 changes
  • Great Western RailwayW35160
    4:591h27
    Swansea station (SWA)
    6:26Bristol Parkway (BPW)
    £401One-way
    0 changes

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 £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £15.

Distance: 97 km

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Coach

£28

Average Price

£8

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Fastest

1h 33m

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3h 3m

Average total duration

2h 33m

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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, Sunday 21 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Great Western RailwayC00165
On time
8:35 Swansea station (SWA)
1h37
10:12 Bristol Parkway (BPW)
0 changesdirect
Transport for WalesG38966+Great Western RailwayY41662 · Y41746
On time
8:41 Swansea station (SWA)
2h09
10:50 Bristol Parkway (BPW)
2 changes
Transport for WalesG38318_G38966+Great Western RailwayY41662 · Y41746
On time
8:41 Swansea station (SWA)
2h09
10:50 Bristol Parkway (BPW)
2 changes
Great Western RailwayC00123
On time
9:23 Swansea station (SWA)
1h30
10:53 Bristol Parkway (BPW)
0 changesdirect
Transport for WalesG38969+Great Western RailwayY41665 · Y41752
On time
9:29 Swansea station (SWA)
2h21
11:50 Bristol Parkway (BPW)
2 changes
Great Western RailwayC50037
On time
10:22 Swansea station (SWA)
1h31
11:53 Bristol Parkway (BPW)
0 changesdirect
Transport for WalesG38974+Great Western RailwayY41668 · Y41756
On time
10:32 Swansea station (SWA)
2h18
12:50 Bristol Parkway (BPW)
2 changes
Great Western RailwayW35438
On time
11:23 Swansea station (SWA)
1h30
12:53 Bristol Parkway (BPW)
0 changesdirect
Transport for WalesG38977+Great Western RailwayY41671 · Y41761
On time
11:31 Swansea station (SWA)
2h18
13:49 Bristol Parkway (BPW)
2 changes
Great Western RailwayW35439
On time
12:23 Swansea station (SWA)
1h30
13:53 Bristol Parkway (BPW)
0 changesdirect
Transport for WalesG38982+Great Western RailwayY41674 · C33251
On time
12:51 Swansea station (SWA)
1h59
14:50 Bristol Parkway (BPW)
2 changes
Great Western RailwayW35220
On time
13:23 Swansea station (SWA)
1h31
14:54 Bristol Parkway (BPW)
0 changesdirect
Transport for WalesG38986+Great Western RailwayY41677 · Y41767
On time
13:40 Swansea station (SWA)
2h09
15:49 Bristol Parkway (BPW)
2 changes
Great Western RailwayW35442
On time
14:22 Swansea station (SWA)
1h31
15:53 Bristol Parkway (BPW)
0 changesdirect
Transport for WalesG38990+Great Western RailwayY41680 · Y41770
On time
14:55 Swansea station (SWA)
1h55
16:50 Bristol Parkway (BPW)
2 changes
Great Western RailwayC00125
On time
15:23 Swansea station (SWA)
1h30
16:53 Bristol Parkway (BPW)
0 changesdirect
Transport for WalesG38994+Great Western RailwayW35233
On time
15:32 Swansea station (SWA)
1h53
17:25 Bristol Parkway (BPW)
1 change
Great Western RailwayW35445
On time
16:25 Swansea station (SWA)
1h28
17:53 Bristol Parkway (BPW)
0 changesdirect
Transport for WalesG38998+Great Western RailwayY41686 · Y41778
On time
16:54 Swansea station (SWA)
1h56
18:50 Bristol Parkway (BPW)
2 changes
Great Western RailwayW35246
On time
17:22 Swansea station (SWA)
1h31
18:53 Bristol Parkway (BPW)
0 changesdirect
Transport for WalesG39002+Great Western RailwayY41689 · Y41782
On time
17:37 Swansea station (SWA)
2h12
19:49 Bristol Parkway (BPW)
2 changes
Great Western RailwayC00139
On time
18:23 Swansea station (SWA)
1h30
19:53 Bristol Parkway (BPW)
0 changesdirect
Transport for WalesG39010+Great Western RailwayY41692 · Y41785
On time
18:36 Swansea station (SWA)
2h14
20:50 Bristol Parkway (BPW)
2 changes
Great Western RailwayW35446
On time
19:24 Swansea station (SWA)
1h29
20:53 Bristol Parkway (BPW)
0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayW35250
On time
20:20 Swansea station (SWA)
1h33
21:53 Bristol Parkway (BPW)
0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayW354313:46 Swansea station (SWA)
2h05
5:51 Bristol Parkway (BPW)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayW351604:59 Swansea station (SWA)
1h27
6:26 Bristol Parkway (BPW)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG150405:29 Swansea station (SWA)
1h28
6:57 Bristol Parkway (BPW)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayW351665:57 Swansea station (SWA)
1h29
7:26 Bristol Parkway (BPW)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayW351676:26 Swansea station (SWA)
1h32
7:58 Bristol Parkway (BPW)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayW351696:54 Swansea station (SWA)
1h31
8:25 Bristol Parkway (BPW)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG150417:18 Swansea station (SWA)
1h35
8:53 Bristol Parkway (BPW)0 changesdirect
Great Western RailwayG150427:44 Swansea station (SWA)
1h29
9:13 Bristol Parkway (BPW)0 changesdirect
Transport for WalesG38284+Great Western RailwayG15185 · G152157:52 Swansea station (SWA)
1h58
9:50 Bristol Parkway (BPW)2 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Swansea station (SWA) to Bristol Parkway (BPW)

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Trains from Swansea station (SWA) to Bristol Parkway (BPW) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £15 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.

There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:56, the last at 20:23. The fastest train covers the 97 km distance in 1h 27m.

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 £5
Distance
97 km
Average train duration
1h 33m
Cheapest ticket price
£15
Trains per day
7
Direct trains
4
Fastest train
1h 27m
First train
3:56
Last train
20:23
Cheapest Month
Aug
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Sun
Least Busy Day
Mon
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 £5

Train companies: Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Swansea station (SWA) to Bristol Parkway (BPW) trainsGreat Western Railway, Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Swansea station (SWA) and Bristol Parkway (BPW) from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Great Western Railway

About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 27m
Cheapest Price
£17
Great Western Railway frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

Transport for Wales

About
Transport for Wales is a public transport provider in Wales, UK. It operates a comprehensive network of trains, buses and ferries across the country. The trains are modern and comfortable, with a range of different types including InterCity Express Trains, Regional Trains, and Metro Trains. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. There are a variety of ticket types available, including single and return tickets, season tickets, and group tickets. The most popular routes include Cardiff to Swansea, Cardiff to Newport, and Cardiff to Manchester.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 55m
Cheapest Price
£15
Transport for Wales frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policy depends on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most routes with snacks and drinks. Some stations have cafes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations recommended but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs allowed with ticket (£5 per day). Guide dogs free
Quiet zone

Great Western Railway (GWR)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 26m
Cheapest Price
£64
Great Western Railway (GWR) frequency
20 a day

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.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Swansea station (SWA) to Bristol Parkway (BPW) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £15, while the average price tends to be around £28.
The train journey from Swansea station (SWA) to Bristol Parkway (BPW) covers a distance of 97 km and takes approximately 1h 27m. Trains run 7 per day.
The train distance from Swansea station (SWA) to Bristol Parkway (BPW) is 97 km.
The first train from Swansea station (SWA) to Bristol Parkway (BPW) leaves at 3:56.
The last train from Swansea station (SWA) to Bristol Parkway (BPW) departs at 20:23.
Trains from Swansea station (SWA) to Bristol Parkway (BPW) run approximately 7 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Swansea station (SWA) to Bristol Parkway (BPW).
Yes, there is a direct train between Swansea station (SWA) and Bristol Parkway (BPW). The service operates 4 times per day, provided by Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR).
To get from Swansea station (SWA) to Bristol Parkway (BPW), you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Swansea station (SWA) to Bristol Parkway (BPW).
The cheapest way to get from Swansea station (SWA) to Bristol Parkway (BPW) is by coach, costing approximately £5.
Booking trains from Swansea station (SWA) to Bristol Parkway (BPW) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Swansea to Bristol Parkway offers scenic views of the South Wales coastline, lush countryside, and the Severn Estuary, providing a pleasant visual experience.
Yes, you can do a day trip from Swansea to Bristol Parkway. The journey takes 1h 27m and the distance is 97 km. There are 6 trains per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Swansea station (SWA) to Bristol Parkway (BPW).

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Important Stations and Airports in Swansea station (SWA) and Bristol Parkway (BPW)

Swansea
Stoke Gifford
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 Stoke Gifford.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
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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