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Compare coach and train for Swansea to Dover
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Swansea to Dover among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, and a train costs an average of £67.
Distance: 368 km
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£67 Average Price | £32 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 38m Average total duration Fastest 4h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 52m Average total duration 8h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Swansea to Dover train times
The table below shows live departures for Swansea to Dover trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 08:25
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
L23182+ Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+ P13867 | On time 09:23 Swansea station (SWA) | 4h50 | 14:13 Dover Priory (DVP) | 2 changes | |
| L23183+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+P13869 | On time 10:23 Swansea station (SWA) | 4h51 | 15:14 Dover Priory (DVP) | 2 changes | |
| L23184+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+P75528 | On time 11:21 Swansea station (SWA) | 4h52 | 16:13 Dover Priory (DVP) | 2 changes | |
| L23185+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+P75525 | On time 12:24 Swansea station (SWA) | 4h49 | 17:13 Dover Priory (DVP) | 2 changes | |
| L23186+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+P13871 | On time 13:20 Swansea station (SWA) | 4h54 | 18:14 Dover Priory (DVP) | 2 changes |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Swansea to Dover
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Swansea to Dover run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £67 but you can travel from only £22 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 03:38, the last at 20:48. The fastest train covers the 368 km distance in 4h 49m.
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 £22
Distance 368 km |
Average train duration 4h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £67 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 4h 49m |
First train 03:38 |
Last train 20:48 |
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 £22
Train companies: Great Western Rail from Swansea to Dover trainsGreat Western Rail trains will get you between Swansea and Dover from £22. 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 52m
Cheapest Price
£67
Great Western Rail frequency
6 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
FAQs: Swansea to Dover train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Swansea to Dover 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 Dover, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
For a comprehensive visit, spending 2 to 3 days in Dover should suffice. This allows time to explore key attractions such as Dover Castle, the White Cliffs, and the Dover Museum.
In Dover, visitors can explore the historic Dover Castle with its medieval tunnels and panoramic views of the English Channel. The iconic White Cliffs of Dover offer scenic walking trails and stunning coastal vistas. For history enthusiasts, the Dover Museum showcases the town's history, including exhibits on the Bronze Age boat, while the Roman Painted House displays ancient Roman wall paintings. Samphire Hoe provides a unique nature reserve for walking and wildlife spotting. Additionally, you can explore the Dover Western Heights, take a boat tour to view the White Cliffs from the sea, visit the Dover Transport Museum, enjoy the picturesque Kearsney Abbey Gardens, and discover the South Foreland Lighthouse with guided tours and coastal views.
The train distance from Swansea to Dover is 368 km.
To get from Swansea to Dover, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
The train journey from Swansea to Dover covers a distance of 368 km and takes approximately 4h 49m. Trains run 6 per day.
The first train from Swansea to Dover leaves at 3:38.
The train journey from Swansea to Dover offers a mix of scenic views, including stretches of the South Wales coastline, rolling countryside, and glimpses of the Kent Downs, although some parts of the trip may pass through urban and industrial areas.
The last train from Swansea to Dover departs at 20:48.
Trains from Swansea to Dover run approximately 6 times per day.
Booking trains from Swansea to Dover in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Swansea to Dover.
The cost of a train ticket from Swansea to Dover can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £67, while the average price tends to be around £67.
There is no night train service from Swansea to Dover.
The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Dover is by coach, costing approximately £22.
The train station in Swansea that goes to Dover is Swansea station (SWA), and it arrives at Dover Priory (DVP).
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Swansea to Dover.
Yes, you can take the train from Swansea to Dover.
A day trip from Swansea to Dover is not feasible as the journey takes 4h 49m and the distance is 368 km. There are 6 train trips available per day.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Swansea and Dover
Swansea
Dover
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 Dover.
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 Dover is Dover Priory. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Dover Priory for your journey to Dover from Swansea.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotel
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 21:30 Saturday 05:30 - 21:30 Sunday 06:15 - 21:30 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: newspapers
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Access to all platforms and interchange via lifts and stairs via booking hall.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: At the front of the station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 24 Hours a Day Saturday 24 Hours a Day Sunday 24 Hours a Day Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: platform 1 - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platform 1 - Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Platform 1- Available during staffing hours
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: There are waiting facilities on all platforms. Only available when staff present. Heated waiting room only on platform 1.
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Dover Priory
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station forecourt
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