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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Swansea to London Gatwick Airport
Cheapest price
£64
Average price
£76
Fastest journey
4 h 2 m
Average duration
4 h 11 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
266 km
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 £76 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £64.
To travel from Swansea to London Gatwick Airport you need to make at least one change.
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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 £14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, and a train costs an average of £40.
Distance: 266 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£69 Average Price | £20 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 22m Average total duration Fastest 3h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 42m Average total duration 6h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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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 today, Sunday 22 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
L16840+ G24601+W59619 | On time 18:23 Swansea station (SWA) | 4h16 | 22:39 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
| L16841+G24658+W59625 | On time 19:24 Swansea station (SWA) | 4h11 | 23:35 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
| L16842+Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+W59714 | On time 20:20 Swansea station (SWA) | 5h02 | 01:22 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
| Monday 23 February | |||||
| 07:43 Swansea | 4h12 | 11:55 London Gatwick Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:21 Swansea | 4h23 | 12:44 London Gatwick Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| 09:22 Swansea | 4h08 | 13:30 London Gatwick Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| 10:16 Swansea | 4h18 | 14:34 London Gatwick Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Why book with Omio vs Great Western Rail?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Great Western Rail, but also compare tickets for the likes of first_great_western to find the best option for your trip from Swansea to London Gatwick Airport.
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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 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £40 but you can travel from only £14 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:54, the last at 16:27. The fastest train covers the 266 km distance in 4h 7m.
Distance 266 km |
Average train duration 3h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £40 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 4h 7m |
First train 06:54 |
Last train 16:27 |
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 £14. 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 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.
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Important Stations and Airports in Swansea and London Gatwick Airport
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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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