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Journey information
Overview: Train from Swansea to Leighton Buzzard
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Swansea to Leighton Buzzard run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £53 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 03:42, the last at 21:17. The fastest train covers the 228 km distance in 4h 4m.
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 228 km |
Average train duration 3h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price £53 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 4h 4m |
First train 03:42 |
Last train 21:17 |
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 from Swansea to Leighton Buzzard trainsGreat Western Rail trains will get you between Swansea and Leighton Buzzard from £53. 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 4m
Cheapest Price
£53
Great Western Rail frequency
4 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 Leighton Buzzard train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Swansea to Leighton Buzzard 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 Leighton Buzzard, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Leighton Buzzard can be explored comfortably in 1 to 2 days, allowing time to visit popular sites such as the Grand Union Canal, Rushmere Country Park, and the Leighton Buzzard Railway.
The train distance from Swansea to Leighton Buzzard is 228 km.
A day trip from Swansea to Leighton Buzzard is not feasible due to a travel time of 4h 4m. Trains run 5 times per day over the 228 km distance.
The train journey from Swansea to Leighton Buzzard covers a distance of 228 km and takes approximately 4h 4m. Trains run 5 per day.
Booking trains from Swansea to Leighton Buzzard in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The first train from Swansea to Leighton Buzzard leaves at 3:42.
The cost of a train ticket from Swansea to Leighton Buzzard can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £53, while the average price tends to be around £53.
The last train from Swansea to Leighton Buzzard departs at 21:17.
Trains from Swansea to Leighton Buzzard run approximately 5 times per day.
The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Leighton Buzzard is by train, costing approximately £53.
The train station in Swansea that goes to Leighton Buzzard is Swansea station (SWA), and it arrives at Leighton Buzzard station (LBZ).
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Swansea to Leighton Buzzard.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Swansea to Leighton Buzzard.
There is no night train service from Swansea to Leighton Buzzard.
Yes, you can take the train from Swansea to Leighton Buzzard.
To travel from Swansea to Leighton Buzzard, you can take a train.
The train journey from Swansea to Leighton Buzzard offers varied scenery, including views of the Welsh countryside, rolling hills, and charming villages, particularly as the route passes through the picturesque landscapes of South Wales and the Chiltern Hills.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Swansea and Leighton Buzzard
Swansea
Leighton Buzzard
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 Leighton Buzzard.
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 Leighton Buzzard is Leighton Buzzard. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Leighton Buzzard for your journey to Leighton Buzzard from Swansea.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCTicket OfficeBike Parking
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 07:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 18:00
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- 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
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Booking Hall. The National key toilets are located in the Booking Hall; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from station staff upon request. All toilet facilities are available: Monday - Friday 06:00-20:00, Saturday 07:00-20:00 and Sunday 08:00-18:00. The toilet facilities are not available when the Ticket Office is closed.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Station Forecourt & Southcourt Avenue
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Leighton Buzzard
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Station Front
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