Swansea to London Gatwick Airport train with Great Western Rail

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Swansea to London Gatwick Airport

Showing times and prices for 24 Nov

Cheapest price

£90

Average price

£119

Fastest journey

4 h 4 m

Average duration

4 h 9 m

Trains per day

6

Distance

266 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Swansea to London Gatwick Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Swansea to London Gatwick Airport will cost around £119 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £90.

Fast trains

To travel from Swansea to London Gatwick Airport you need to make at least one change.

Great Western RailP08477+TubeTube from London Paddington to Farringdon+ThameslinkY37034
07:184h16
Swansea station (SWA)
11:34Gatwick Airport (GTW)
£901One-way
2 changes
Great Western RailP08478+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Victoria+SouthernY11154
07:434h12
Swansea station (SWA)
11:55Gatwick Airport (GTW)
£901One-way
2 changes
Great Western RailP08478 · P08530
07:434h12
Swansea station (SWA)
11:55Gatwick Airport (GTW)
£1081One-way
1 change
Great Western RailP08477 · P08529
07:184h07
Swansea station (SWA)
11:25Gatwick Airport (GTW)
£1081One-way
1 change
Great Western RailP08476+TubeTube from London Paddington to Farringdon+ThameslinkY37028
06:544h10
Swansea station (SWA)
11:04Gatwick Airport (GTW)
£1471One-way
2 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach and train for Swansea to London Gatwick Airport

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Swansea to London Gatwick Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, and a train costs an average of £31.

Distance: 266 km

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Coach

£71

Average Price

£22

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Cheapest

4h 23m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 53m

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30m

Additional time*

6h 43m

Average total duration

6h 13m

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Live departures

Swansea to London Gatwick Airport train times

The table below shows live departures for Swansea to London Gatwick Airport trains for tomorrow, Monday 24 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 23:56
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
great_westernP08475+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London Victoria+gatwick_expressY30594
On time
06:26 Swansea station (SWA)
4h04
10:30 Gatwick Airport (GTW)		2 changes
great_westernP08476+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to Farringdon+thameslinkY37028
On time
06:54 Swansea station (SWA)
4h10
11:04 Gatwick Airport (GTW)		2 changes
great_westernP08477+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to Farringdon+thameslinkY37034
On time
07:18 Swansea station (SWA)
4h16
11:34 Gatwick Airport (GTW)		2 changes
great_westernP08477 · P08529
On time
07:18 Swansea station (SWA)
4h07
11:25 Gatwick Airport (GTW)		1 change
great_westernP08478 · P08530
On time
07:43 Swansea station (SWA)
4h12
11:55 Gatwick Airport (GTW)		1 change
great_westernP08478+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London Victoria+southernY11154
On time
07:43 Swansea station (SWA)
4h12
11:55 Gatwick Airport (GTW)		2 changes

This is the last train of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Swansea to London Gatwick Airport

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Trains from Swansea to London Gatwick Airport run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £31 but you can travel from only £16 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 03:59, the last at 17:23. The fastest train covers the 266 km distance in 4h 2m.

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 £16
Distance
266 km
Average train duration
3h 53m
Cheapest ticket price
£31
Trains per day
7
Fastest train
4h 2m
First train
03:59
Last train
17:23
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 £16

Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Swansea to London Gatwick Airport trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Swansea and London Gatwick Airport from £16. 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.
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Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 3m
Cheapest Price
£31
Great Western Rail frequency
7 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

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Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 44m
Cheapest Price
£180
first_great_western frequency
25 a day

FAQs: Swansea to London Gatwick Airport train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Swansea to London Gatwick Airport 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 London Gatwick Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
A day trip from Swansea to London Gatwick Airport is not feasible as the journey takes 4h 2m. Trains are available 7 times per day for the 266 km journey.
The train distance from Swansea to London Gatwick Airport is 266 km.
The train journey from Swansea to London Gatwick Airport covers a distance of 266 km and takes approximately 4h 2m. Trains run 7 per day.
The first train from Swansea to London Gatwick Airport leaves at 3:59.
The train journey from Swansea to London Gatwick Airport offers views of the Welsh countryside and parts of the South Downs, providing some scenic sections, although it primarily passes through urban and suburban areas.
The last train from Swansea to London Gatwick Airport departs at 17:23.
Trains from Swansea to London Gatwick Airport run approximately 7 times per day.
Booking trains from Swansea to London Gatwick Airport 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 London Gatwick Airport.
There is no night train service from Swansea to London Gatwick Airport.
The cost of a train ticket from Swansea to London Gatwick Airport can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £31, while the average price tends to be around £71.
The cheapest way to get from Swansea to London Gatwick Airport is by coach, costing approximately £16.
To get from Swansea to London Gatwick Airport, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Swansea to London Gatwick Airport.
Yes, you can take the train from Swansea to London Gatwick Airport.

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Important Stations and Airports in Swansea and London Gatwick Airport

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AccessibilityAccessibility
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information
address
Address
Swansea station, High Street, Swansea, City & County of Swansea, SA1 1NU
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
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
Parking
  • Car Park: Mariners Road (until 30 April 2019). Thereafter please use the top level of Ivy Street (High Street) multistorey car park.
Accessibility
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
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  • 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
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

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