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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Swansea to London Luton Airport
Cheapest price on 03 Sept
£46
Average ticket price on 03 Sept
£60
Fastest journey on 03 Sept
4 h 25 m
Average journey duration on 03 Sept
4 h 26 m
Trains on 03 Sept
5
Distance
247 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Swansea to London Luton 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 Luton Airport will cost around £60 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £46.
On Thu 03 Sept, we found 5 trains from Swansea to London Luton Airport, including 5 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 247 km distance in an average of 4 h 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 25 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 29 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.
8:224h25Swansea12:47London Luton Airport£461One-way0 changes- 12:184h29Swansea16:47London Luton Airport£551One-way0 changes
- 11:224h25Swansea15:47London Luton Airport£641One-way0 changes
- 10:224h25Swansea14:47London Luton Airport£681One-way0 changes
- 9:224h25Swansea13:47London Luton Airport£681One-way0 changes
- 10:224h25Swansea14:47London Luton Airport£681One-way0 changes
- 8:224h25Swansea12:47London Luton Airport£461One-way0 changes
- 9:224h25Swansea13:47London Luton Airport£681One-way0 changes
- 11:224h25Swansea15:47London Luton Airport£641One-way0 changes
- 12:184h29Swansea16:47London Luton Airport£551One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Swansea to London Luton Airport
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Swansea to London Luton Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 14m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £27, while a train costs an average of £73.
Distance: 247 km
Compare train with
| Train | Most popular Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£73 Average Price | £27 Average Price Cheapest | £49 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 14m Average total duration Fastest 3h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 42m Average total duration 6h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Swansea to London Luton Airport:
A coach is £46 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swansea to London Luton Airport costing on average £73.
Other travel options to London Luton Airport take longer:
Coach takes on average 6h 12m.
You'll arrive about 1m sooner (3h 44m by train vs 3h 45m by car). Tickets start at around £73 compared to roughly £49 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Swansea to London Luton Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Swansea to London Luton Airport trains for tomorrow, Thursday 3 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:22 Swansea | 4h25 | 12:47 London Luton Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| 9:22 Swansea | 4h25 | 13:47 London Luton Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| 10:22 Swansea | 4h25 | 14:47 London Luton Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| 11:22 Swansea | 4h25 | 15:47 London Luton Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| 12:18 Swansea | 4h29 | 16:47 London Luton Airport | 0 changesdirect |
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Compare prices and tickets Swansea to London Luton Airport by coach or train
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Swansea to London Luton Airport
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Swansea to London Luton Airport run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £59 but you can travel from only £19 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 07:22, the last at 12:23. The fastest train covers the 247 km distance in 4h 11m.
Distance 247 km |
Average train duration 3h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price £59 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 4h 11m |
First train 7:22 |
Last train 12:23 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Train companies: Great Western Railway from Swansea to London Luton Airport trainsGreat Western Railway trains will get you between Swansea and London Luton Airport from £19. 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 Luton Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Swansea to London Luton 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 Luton Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Swansea and London Luton Airport
Most Swansea to London Luton Airport trains use the Swansea to Heathrow Terminal 5 station pair. Use this guide to compare Swansea and London Luton Airport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Swansea from Swansea city centre
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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