The cheapest and fastest trains from Swansea to Dundee
Cheapest price
£286
Average price
£286
Fastest journey
10 h 1 m
Average duration
10 h 1 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
542 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Swansea to Dundee is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Swansea to Dundee will cost around £286 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £286.
Of the 1 trains that leave Swansea for Dundee every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 542 km distance in an average of 10 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 10 h 1 m .
The slowest trains will take 10 h 1 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.
9:3010h01Swansea19:31Dundee£2861One-way0 changes
9:3010h01Swansea19:31Dundee£2861One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Swansea to Dundee
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swansea to Dundee among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £45. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £45, and a train costs an average of £70.
Distance: 542 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Coach |
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£181 Average Price | £80 Average Price | £68 Average Price Cheapest |
10h 2m Average total duration 9h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 19h 23m Average total duration 18h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare prices and tickets Swansea to Dundee by train, coach or flight
Compare train, coach and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
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Why should you book Swansea to Dundee trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs CrossCountry?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for CrossCountry, but also compare tickets for the likes of Great Western Railway (GWR) or Transport for Wales to find the best option for your trip from Swansea to Dundee.
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare CrossCountry with all available travel options, which are train, bus and flight to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Swansea to Dundee.
Why book with Omio over Wanderu?
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train, bus and flight to find the ideal travel option from Swansea to Dundee.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Swansea to Dundee
Trains from Swansea to Dundee run on average 5 times per day, taking around 9h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £70 but you can travel from only £29 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 03:38, the last at 15:13. The fastest train covers the 542 km distance in 8h 56m.
Distance 542 km |
Average train duration 9h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £70 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 8h 56m |
First train 3:38 |
Last train 15:13 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Great Western Railway (GWR), Transport for Wales from Swansea to Dundee trainsCrossCountry, Great Western Railway (GWR), Transport for Wales trains will get you between Swansea and Dundee from £29. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Great Western Railway (GWR)
Transport for Wales
FAQs: Swansea to Dundee train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Swansea to Dundee 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 Dundee, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Swansea and Dundee
- 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 06:25 - 19:30 Saturday 06:25 - 19:30 Sunday 08:30 - 19:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith newsagent. PhotoMe photo booth.
- Car Park: Short Stay Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- 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 the platform. Radar - National Key Scheme
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the layby on Riverside Drive, 200 yards from the station entrance
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