Swansea to London Gatwick Airport train with Great Western Railway

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Swansea to London Gatwick Airport

Showing times and prices for 23 Aug

Cheapest price

£45

Average price

£69

Fastest journey

4 h 4 m

Average duration

4 h 13 m

Trains per day

22

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 £69 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £45.

Fast trains

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

  • Great Western RailwayC00165+Gatwick ExpressC82990+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Victoria
    8:354h23
    Swansea station (SWA)
    12:58Gatwick Airport (GTW)
    £451One-way
    2 changes
  • Great Western RailwayC00123+Elizabeth lineC37805+ThameslinkX90931
    9:234h21
    Swansea station (SWA)
    13:44Gatwick Airport (GTW)
    £451One-way
    2 changes
  • Great Western RailwayC50038+SouthernG26303+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Victoria
    7:554h24
    Swansea station (SWA)
    12:19Gatwick Airport (GTW)
    £451One-way
    2 changes
  • Great Western RailwayC50037+Elizabeth lineC37453+ThameslinkX90929
    10:224h22
    Swansea station (SWA)
    14:44Gatwick Airport (GTW)
    £451One-way
    2 changes
  • Great Western RailwayW35438+Elizabeth lineC37546+ThameslinkX90927
    11:234h21
    Swansea station (SWA)
    15:44Gatwick Airport (GTW)
    £451One-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 £13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, and a train costs an average of £44.

Distance: 266 km

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Coach

£69

Average Price

£17

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Cheapest

4h 33m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 3m

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30m

Additional time*

6h 35m

Average total duration

6h 5m

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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, Sunday 23 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Great Western RailwayC50038 · C331237:55 Swansea station (SWA)
4h25
12:20 Gatwick Airport (GTW)1 change
Great Western RailwayC50038+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Victoria+SouthernG263037:55 Swansea station (SWA)
4h24
12:19 Gatwick Airport (GTW)2 changes
Great Western RailwayC00165 · C331248:35 Swansea station (SWA)
4h14
12:49 Gatwick Airport (GTW)1 change
Great Western RailwayC00165+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Victoria+Gatwick ExpressC829908:35 Swansea station (SWA)
4h23
12:58 Gatwick Airport (GTW)2 changes
Great Western RailwayC00123 · C331269:23 Swansea station (SWA)
4h27
13:50 Gatwick Airport (GTW)1 change
Great Western RailwayC00123+ThameslinkX90931+Elizabeth lineC378059:23 Swansea station (SWA)
4h21
13:44 Gatwick Airport (GTW)2 changes
Great Western RailwayC50037 · C3312810:22 Swansea station (SWA)
4h27
14:49 Gatwick Airport (GTW)1 change
Great Western RailwayC50037+ThameslinkX90929+Elizabeth lineC3745310:22 Swansea station (SWA)
4h22
14:44 Gatwick Airport (GTW)2 changes
Great Western RailwayW35438 · C3313011:23 Swansea station (SWA)
4h27
15:50 Gatwick Airport (GTW)1 change
Great Western RailwayW35438+ThameslinkX90927+Elizabeth lineC3754611:23 Swansea station (SWA)
4h21
15:44 Gatwick Airport (GTW)2 changes
Great Western RailwayW35439 · C3313212:23 Swansea station (SWA)
4h26
16:49 Gatwick Airport (GTW)1 change
Great Western RailwayW35439+ThameslinkX90925+Elizabeth lineC3764312:23 Swansea station (SWA)
4h21
16:44 Gatwick Airport (GTW)2 changes

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Why should you book Swansea to London Gatwick Airport trains with Omio?

Great Western Railway as well as Great Western Railway (GWR) offer trains services from Swansea to London Gatwick Airport.
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Swansea to London Gatwick Airport.

Why book with Omio vs Great Western Railway?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Great Western Railway, but also compare tickets for the likes of Great Western Railway (GWR) to find the best option for your trip from Swansea to London Gatwick Airport.
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  • Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Great Western Railway with all available travel options, which are bus and train to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Swansea to London Gatwick Airport.

Why book with Omio over Wanderu?

  • Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Swansea to London Gatwick Airport.

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 4h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £44 but you can travel from only £13 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 03:59, the last at 09:23. 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 £13
Distance
266 km
Average train duration
4h 3m
Cheapest ticket price
£44
Trains per day
7
Fastest train
4h 2m
First train
3:59
Last train
9:23
Cheapest Month
Nov
Cheapest Day
Wed
High Season
Jan - Mar
Low Season
Apr - Jun
Busiest Day
Thu
Least Busy Day
Sun
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 £13

Train companies: Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Swansea to London Gatwick Airport trainsGreat Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Swansea and London Gatwick Airport from £13. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Great Western Railway

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 2m
Cheapest Price
£44
Great Western Railway 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

Great Western Railway (GWR)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 40m
Cheapest Price
£173
Great Western Railway (GWR) 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
The cost of a train ticket from Swansea to London Gatwick Airport can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £44, while the average price tends to be around £69.
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 train distance from Swansea to London Gatwick Airport is 266 km.
The first train from Swansea to London Gatwick Airport leaves at 3:59.
The last train from Swansea to London Gatwick Airport departs at 9:23.
Trains from Swansea to London Gatwick Airport run approximately 7 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Swansea to London Gatwick Airport.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Swansea to London Gatwick Airport.
To get from Swansea to London Gatwick Airport, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
There is no night train service from Swansea to London Gatwick Airport.
The cheapest way to get from Swansea to London Gatwick Airport is by coach, costing approximately £13.
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.
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.
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.
Yes, you can take the train from Swansea to London Gatwick Airport.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Swansea and London Gatwick Airport

Most Swansea to London Gatwick Airport trains use the Swansea to Heathrow Terminal 5 station pair. Use this guide to compare Swansea and London Gatwick Airport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Swansea
Arrival train stations in London
SwanseaSwansea station, High Street, Swansea, City & County of Swansea, SA1 1NU+44 8450507080ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental
City-centre transport

Getting to Swansea from Swansea city centre

Bus49, 30, 54 · 3m · £4 · every ~3 min

Swansea train station facilities and services

Swansea has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Swansea.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

ATMs are available at Swansea.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Swansea.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Swansea: Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Swansea: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Swansea: 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.

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