The cheapest and fastest trains from Swansea to Dundee
Cheapest price
£196
Average price
£196
Fastest journey
8 h 56 m
Average duration
8 h 56 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 £196 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £196.
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 8 h 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 56 m .
The slowest trains will take 8 h 56 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.


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 flight with prices starting from £26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £26, and a train costs an average of £71.
Distance: 542 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£195 Average Price | £43 Average Price Cheapest | £79 Average Price |
9h 44m Average total duration 9h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 20h 41m Average total duration 20h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Swansea to Dundee train times
The table below shows live departures for Swansea to Dundee trains for tomorrow, Friday 27 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:54 Swansea | 8h56 | 21:50 Dundee | 0 changesdirect | |
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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 first_great_western or Transport for Wales to find the best option for your trip from Swansea to Dundee.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Swansea to Dundee
Trains from Swansea to Dundee run on average 5 times per day, taking around 9h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £71 but you can travel from only £26 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 03:38, the last at 15:10. The fastest train covers the 542 km distance in 8h 56m.
Distance 542 km |
Average train duration 9h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £71 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 8h 56m |
First train 03:38 |
Last train 15:10 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, first_great_western, Transport for Wales from Swansea to Dundee trainsCrossCountry, first_great_western, Transport for Wales trains will get you between Swansea and Dundee from £26. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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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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