The cheapest and fastest trains from Swansea station (SWA) to London Stansted Airport
Cheapest price
£65
Average price
£65
Fastest journey
4 h 36 m
Average duration
4 h 37 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
291 km
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 £65 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £65.
Of the 2 trains that leave Swansea station (SWA) for London Stansted Airport every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 291 km distance in an average of 4 h 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 36 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 37 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 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 prices starting from £26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £26, and a train costs an average of £51.
Distance: 291 km
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£62 Average Price | £34 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 4h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 7m Average total duration 6h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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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 today, Friday 7 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P08479+ Tube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+ Y81802 | On time 08:21 Swansea station (SWA) | 4h50 | 13:11 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
G56278+ P08480+ Tube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+ Y81814 | On time 08:27 Swansea station (SWA) | 5h17 | 13:44 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 changes | |
P08481+ Tube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+ Y81821 | On time 09:22 Swansea station (SWA) | 4h35 | 13:57 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
G56285+ P08482+ Tube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+ Y81839 | On time 09:27 Swansea station (SWA) | 5h17 | 14:44 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 changes | |
P08483+ Tube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+ Y81845 | On time 10:22 Swansea station (SWA) | 4h35 | 14:57 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
P08485+ Tube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+ Y81868 | On time 11:22 Swansea station (SWA) | 4h38 | 16:00 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Swansea station (SWA) to London Stansted Airport
Trains from Swansea station (SWA) to London Stansted Airport run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £51 but you can travel from only £26 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 08:22, the last at 12:20. The fastest train covers the 291 km distance in 4h 19m.
Distance 291 km |
Average train duration 4h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £51 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 4h 19m |
First train 08:22 |
Last train 12:20 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Swansea station (SWA) to London Stansted Airport trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Swansea station (SWA) and London Stansted Airport from £26. 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 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.

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