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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Swansea to Inverness
Cheapest price
£450
Average price
£460
Fastest journey
11 h 37 m
Average duration
13 h 12 m
Trains per day
7
Distance
652 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Swansea to Inverness is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Swansea to Inverness will cost around £460 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £450.
To travel from Swansea to Inverness you need to make at least 3 changes.
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4:5912h03Swansea17:02Inverness£4501One-way3 changes- 10:2212h57Swansea23:19Inverness£4501One-way3 changes
- 20:2317h53Swansea14:16Inverness£4501One-way3 changes
14:5517h40Swansea8:35Inverness£4511One-way4 changes- 14:2218h13Swansea8:35Inverness£4641One-way3 changes
- 8:2811h37Swansea20:05Inverness£4741One-way4 changes
- 8:2311h42Swansea20:05Inverness£4821One-way3 changes
- 4:5912h03Swansea17:02Inverness£4501One-way3 changes
- 10:2212h57Swansea23:19Inverness£4501One-way3 changes
- 14:5517h40Swansea8:35Inverness£4511One-way4 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Swansea to Inverness
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Swansea to Inverness among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £53. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £53, and a train costs an average of £179.
Distance: 652 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
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£270 Average Price | £74 Average Price | £71 Average Price Cheapest |
12h 34m Average total duration 12h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19h 25m Average total duration 18h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Swansea to Inverness train times
The table below shows live departures for Swansea to Inverness trains for today, Wednesday 27 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20:23 Swansea | 17h53 | 14:16 Inverness | 3 changes | |
| Thursday 28 May | |||||
| 4:59 Swansea | 12h03 | 17:02 Inverness | 3 changes | |
| 8:23 Swansea | 11h42 | 20:05 Inverness | 3 changes | |
| 8:28 Swansea | 11h37 | 20:05 Inverness | 4 changes | |
| 10:22 Swansea | 12h57 | 23:19 Inverness | 3 changes | |
| 14:22 Swansea | 18h13 | 8:35 Inverness | 3 changes | |
| 14:55 Swansea | 17h40 | 8:35 Inverness | 4 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Swansea to Inverness
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Trains from Swansea to Inverness run on average 4 times per day, taking around 12h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £179 but you can travel from only £39 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:54, the last at 12:48. The fastest train covers the 652 km distance in 11h 56m.
Distance 652 km |
Average train duration 12h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price £179 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 11h 56m |
First train 4:54 |
Last train 12:48 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 3 days |
Train companies: Great Western Railway (GWR), Transport for Wales from Swansea to Inverness trainsGreat Western Railway (GWR), Transport for Wales trains will get you between Swansea and Inverness from £39. 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 Inverness train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Swansea to Inverness 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 Inverness, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Swansea and Inverness
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WC
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- 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
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LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 20:30 Saturday 06:30 - 18:30 Sunday 09:15 - 20:20
- Car Park: Station 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 automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 3
- 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: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Concourse. The National key toilets are located on the Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key. Available between 0630 and 1930
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- 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 Eastgate side of the station at the short stay car park
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