Swansea station (SWA) to London Stansted Airport train with Great Western Railway

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Swansea station (SWA) to London Stansted Airport

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 20 Sept

Cheapest price on 20 Sept

£66

Average ticket price on 20 Sept

£101

Fastest journey on 20 Sept

4 h 32 m

Average journey duration on 20 Sept

5 h 32 m

Trains on 20 Sept

2

Distance

291 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Swansea station (SWA) to London Stansted 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 Stansted Airport will cost around £101 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £66.

Fast trains

On Sun 20 Sept, we found 2 trains from Swansea station (SWA) to London Stansted Airport, including 2 direct services.

These direct trains cover the 291 km distance in an average of 5 h 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 32 m .

The slowest trains will take 6 h 32 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.

  • Great Western Railway
    11:234h32
    Swansea station (SWA)
    15:55London Stansted Airport
    £661One-way
    0 changes
  • Great Western Railway
    9:236h32
    Swansea station (SWA)
    15:55London Stansted Airport
    £1361One-way
    0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Swansea station (SWA) to London Stansted Airport

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swansea station (SWA) to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £48 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 55m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £48, while a train costs an average of £87.

Distance: 291 km

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Train
Coach
Driving

£87

Average Price

£48

Average Price

Cheapest

£60

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

4h 55m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 25m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

7h 8m

Average total duration

6h 38m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 3m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Swansea station (SWA) to London Stansted Airport is a coach with an average price of £48.

This is compared to other travel options from Swansea station (SWA) to London Stansted Airport:

A coach is £39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swansea station (SWA) to London Stansted Airport costing on average £87.

The fastest way to travel from Swansea station (SWA) to London Stansted Airport is by train with an average journey time of 4h 25m.

Other travel options to London Stansted Airport take longer:

Coach takes on average 6h 38m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Swansea station (SWA) and London Stansted Airport including taking a train and coach.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around £87 compared to roughly £60 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-27.45. The journey takes 4h 25m versus 4h 3m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

Live departures

Swansea station (SWA) to London Stansted Airport train times

The table below shows live departures for Swansea station (SWA) to London Stansted Airport trains for tomorrow, Sunday 20 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Great Western Railway9:23 Swansea station (SWA)
6h32
15:55 London Stansted Airport0 changesdirect
Great Western Railway11:23 Swansea station (SWA)
4h32
15:55 London Stansted Airport0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Swansea station (SWA) to London Stansted Airport

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Trains from Swansea station (SWA) to London Stansted Airport run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £58 but you can travel from only £24 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 07:28, the last at 08:27. The fastest train covers the 291 km distance in 3h 57m.

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 £24
Distance
291 km
Average train duration
4h 25m
Cheapest ticket price
£58
Trains per day
6
Fastest train
3h 57m
First train
7:28
Last train
8:27
Cheapest Month
Dec
Cheapest Day
Mon
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Jul - Sept
Busiest Day
Fri
Least Busy Day
Sat
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 £24

Train companies: Great Western Railway from Swansea station (SWA) to London Stansted Airport trainsGreat Western Railway trains will get you between Swansea station (SWA) and London Stansted Airport from £24. 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 Great Western Railway Duration
3h 57m
Cheapest Great Western Railway Price
£58
Great Western Railway frequency
6 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

FAQs: Swansea station (SWA) to London Stansted Airport train

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

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Swansea station (SWA) to London Stansted Airport can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £58, while the average price tends to be around £87.
The train journey from Swansea station (SWA) to London Stansted Airport covers a distance of 291 km and takes approximately 3h 57m. Trains run 6 per day.
The train distance from Swansea station (SWA) to London Stansted Airport is 291 km.
The first train from Swansea station (SWA) to London Stansted Airport leaves at 7:28.
The last train from Swansea station (SWA) to London Stansted Airport departs at 8:27.
Trains from Swansea station (SWA) to London Stansted Airport run approximately 6 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Swansea station (SWA) to London Stansted Airport.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Swansea station (SWA) to London Stansted Airport.
To get from Swansea station (SWA) to London Stansted Airport, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Swansea station (SWA) to London Stansted Airport.
The cheapest way to get from Swansea station (SWA) to London Stansted Airport is by coach, costing approximately £24.
Booking trains from Swansea station (SWA) to London Stansted 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 Stansted Airport offers scenic views, particularly through the Welsh countryside and along parts of the English landscapes, though much of the route also includes urban areas and industrial sites.
A day trip from Swansea to London Stansted Airport is not feasible as the journey takes 3h 57m. Trains run 7 times per day over a distance of 291 km.
Yes, you can take the train from Swansea station (SWA) to London Stansted Airport.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Swansea station (SWA) and London Stansted Airport

Most Swansea station (SWA) to London Stansted Airport trains use the Swansea to Heathrow Terminal 5 station pair. Use this guide to compare Swansea station (SWA) and London Stansted 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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