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The cheapest and fastest trains from Swansea to Chelmsford
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£190
Average price
£190
Fastest journey
3 h 38 m
Average duration
3 h 41 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
304 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Swansea to Chelmsford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Swansea to Chelmsford will cost around £190 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £190.
Fast trains
To travel from Swansea to Chelmsford you need to make at least 2 changes.
03:464h35
Swansea08:21Chelmsford
£1901One-way
2 changes
04:593h51
Swansea08:50Chelmsford
£1901One-way
2 changes
05:293h40
Swansea09:09Chelmsford
£1901One-way
2 changes
05:573h54
Swansea09:51Chelmsford
£1901One-way
2 changes
06:263h43
Swansea10:09Chelmsford
£1901One-way
2 changes
19:213h38
Swansea22:59Chelmsford
£1901One-way
2 changes
05:293h40
Swansea09:09Chelmsford
£1901One-way
2 changes
13:223h40
Swansea17:02Chelmsford
£1901One-way
2 changes
06:263h43
Swansea10:09Chelmsford
£1901One-way
2 changes
14:223h43
Swansea18:05Chelmsford
£1901One-way
2 changes
Live departures
Swansea to Chelmsford train times
Showing trains for tomorrow, Thursday 6 November
Last updated at 07:36
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03:46 Swansea | 4h35 | 08:21 Chelmsford | 2 changes | |
| 04:59 Swansea | 3h51 | 08:50 Chelmsford | 2 changes | |
| 05:29 Swansea | 3h40 | 09:09 Chelmsford | 2 changes | |
| 05:57 Swansea | 3h54 | 09:51 Chelmsford | 2 changes | |
| 06:26 Swansea | 3h43 | 10:09 Chelmsford | 2 changes |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Swansea to Chelmsford
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Swansea to Chelmsford run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £47 if you book in advance.
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
Distance 304 km |
Average train duration 3h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price £47 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 4h 19m |
First train 05:11 |
Last train 19:56 |
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
Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Swansea to Chelmsford trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Swansea and Chelmsford from £47. 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
3h 59m
Cheapest Price
£37
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
3h 38m
Cheapest Price
£190
first_great_western frequency
14 a day
FAQs: Swansea to Chelmsford train
FAQs: Travel by train from Swansea to Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford.
Booking trains from Swansea to Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford is 304 km.
The train journey from Swansea to Chelmsford covers a distance of 304 km and takes approximately 4h 19m. Trains run 5 per day.
The cost of a train ticket from Swansea to Chelmsford can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £47, while the average price tends to be around £58.
The first train from Swansea to Chelmsford leaves at 5:11.
The last train from Swansea to Chelmsford departs at 19:56.
The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Chelmsford is by train, costing approximately £47.
The train station in Swansea that goes to Chelmsford is Swansea station (SWA), and it arrives at Chelmsford station (CHM).
Trains from Swansea to Chelmsford run approximately 5 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Swansea to Chelmsford.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Swansea to Chelmsford.
Yes, you can take the train from Swansea to Chelmsford.
To travel from Swansea to Chelmsford, you can take a train.
There is no night train service from Swansea to Chelmsford.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Swansea and Chelmsford
Swansea
Chelmsford
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 Chelmsford.
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 Chelmsford is Chelmsford. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Chelmsford for your journey to Chelmsford from Swansea.
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:50 - 22:00 Saturday 05:50 - 22:00 Sunday 07:00 - 23:00
Shopping
- Type of shops available: Newsagent Flower stall Hairdresser Dry cleaner
Parking
- 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 each platform. The accessible (radar key) toilets are located on the Ground Floor, near the lifts.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: There is a dedicated Cycle Point, with free cycle parking, plus secure cycle parking and premium cycle parking. This is in Park Road, opposite the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Chelmsford
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop at the bus stop on Victoria Road by station entrance
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