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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Swansea station (SWA) to London Gatwick Airport
Cheapest price
£42
Average price
£61
Fastest journey
4 h 8 m
Average duration
4 h 9 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
266 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Swansea station (SWA) 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 station (SWA) to London Gatwick Airport will cost around £61 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £42.
Of the 3 trains that leave Swansea station (SWA) for London Gatwick Airport every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 266 km distance in an average of 4 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 8 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 12 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Swansea station (SWA) to London Gatwick Airport
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Swansea station (SWA) to London Gatwick Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a train costs an average of £42.
Distance: 266 km
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£62 Average Price | £23 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 21m Average total duration Fastest 3h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 27m Average total duration 5h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Swansea station (SWA) to London Gatwick Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Swansea station (SWA) to London Gatwick Airport trains for today, Monday 2 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:43 Swansea station (SWA) | 4h12 | 10:55 London Gatwick Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:22 Swansea station (SWA) | 5h03 | 13:25 London Gatwick Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| 09:22 Swansea station (SWA) | 4h08 | 13:30 London Gatwick Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Swansea station (SWA) to London Gatwick Airport
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Trains from Swansea station (SWA) to London Gatwick Airport run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £42 but you can travel from only £15 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:43, the last at 13:23. The fastest train covers the 266 km distance in 4h 8m.
Distance 266 km |
Average train duration 3h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £42 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 4h 8m |
First train 06:43 |
Last train 13:23 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Swansea station (SWA) to London Gatwick Airport trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Swansea station (SWA) and London Gatwick Airport from £15. 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 station (SWA) to London Gatwick Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Swansea station (SWA) 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 station (SWA) 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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