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The cheapest and fastest trains from Swansea to Cambridge
Showing times and prices for 05 Nov
Cheapest price
£63
Average price
£107
Fastest journey
4 h 38 m
Average duration
5 h 18 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
286 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Swansea to Cambridge is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Swansea to Cambridge will cost around £107 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £63.
Fast trains
Of the 3 trains that leave Swansea for Cambridge every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 286 km distance in an average of 5 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 38 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 3 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.
09:226h03
Swansea15:25Cambridge
£631One-way
0 changes
08:224h38
Swansea13:00Cambridge
£671One-way
0 changes
06:185h12
Swansea11:30Cambridge
£1911One-way
0 changes
08:224h38
Swansea13:00Cambridge
£671One-way
0 changes
06:185h12
Swansea11:30Cambridge
£1911One-way
0 changes
09:226h03
Swansea15:25Cambridge
£631One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Swansea to Cambridge
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swansea to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 58m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a train costs an average of £38.
Distance: 286 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|
£66 Average Price | £26 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 28m Average total duration Fastest 3h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 38m Average total duration 7h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Swansea to Cambridge train times
Showing trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 20:04
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:18 Swansea | 5h12 | 11:30 Cambridge | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:22 Swansea | 4h38 | 13:00 Cambridge | 0 changesdirect | |
| 09:22 Swansea | 6h03 | 15:25 Cambridge | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Swansea to Cambridge
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Swansea to Cambridge run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £38 but you can travel from only £15 by coach.
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 £15
Distance 286 km |
Average train duration 3h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £38 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 4h 38m |
First train 03:38 |
Last train 20:53 |
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 £15
Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Swansea to Cambridge trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Swansea and Cambridge from £15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Rail
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
4h 38m
Cheapest Price
£38
Great Western Rail frequency
5 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
first_great_western
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 16m
Cheapest Price
£221
first_great_western frequency
11 a day
FAQs: Swansea to Cambridge train
FAQs: Travel by train from Swansea to Cambridge easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Swansea to Cambridge.
Booking trains from Swansea to Cambridge in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train distance from Swansea to Cambridge is 286 km.
The train journey from Swansea to Cambridge covers a distance of 286 km and takes approximately 4h 38m. Trains run 5 per day.
The cost of a train ticket from Swansea to Cambridge can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £38, while the average price tends to be around £66.
The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Cambridge is by coach, costing approximately £15.
The first train from Swansea to Cambridge leaves at 3:38.
To get from Swansea to Cambridge, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
The last train from Swansea to Cambridge departs at 20:53.
The train station in Swansea that goes to Cambridge is Swansea station (SWA), and it arrives at Cambridge station (CBG).
Trains from Swansea to Cambridge run approximately 5 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Swansea to Cambridge.
Yes, you can take the train from Swansea to Cambridge.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Swansea to Cambridge.
There is no night train service from Swansea to Cambridge.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Swansea and Cambridge
Swansea
Cambridge
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 Cambridge.
Amenities at train station
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rentalinformation
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
- Car Park: Mariners Road (until 30 April 2019). Thereafter please use the top level of Ivy Street (High Street) multistorey car park.
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
- 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
- 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
The major train station for arrivals in Cambridge is Cambridge. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Cambridge for your journey to Cambridge from Swansea.
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotel
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Car Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:10 - 23:00 Saturday 05:10 - 23:00 Sunday 07:00 - 22:55
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: Premium Bay
Accessibility
- 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: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 4. The accessible toilets are on platform 4
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Platforms 1, 4 and 7
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle point is by the Car Park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Cambridge
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses depart from the front of the station
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar Rental
Information Deskinformation
Distance to city center
3 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Details of the nearest taxi will be supplied by station staff
- 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: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: Station foyer
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting rooms are available on each platform
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Adjacent station building.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 2878
Public transport options for Cambridge North
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From bus stop on station forecourt.
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