Swansea to London Stansted Airport train with Great Western Railway

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Swansea to London Stansted Airport

Showing times and prices for 09 Jul

Cheapest price

£55

Average price

£86

Fastest journey

5 h

Average duration

5 h 9 m

Trains per day

6

Distance

291 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Swansea 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 to London Stansted Airport will cost around £86 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £55.

Fast trains

To travel from Swansea to London Stansted Airport you need to make at least 2 changes.

  • Great Western RailwayG15046+Greater AngliaP66474+Elizabeth lineC37398
    11:225h15
    Swansea station (SWA)
    16:37Stansted Airport (SSD)
    £551One-way
    2 changes
  • Great Western RailwayG15045+Elizabeth lineC38132+Greater AngliaP66444
    10:225h01
    Swansea station (SWA)
    15:23Stansted Airport (SSD)
    £551One-way
    2 changes
  • Great Western RailwayW35178+Greater AngliaP66426+Elizabeth lineC38069
    9:225h15
    Swansea station (SWA)
    14:37Stansted Airport (SSD)
    £641One-way
    2 changes
  • Great Western RailwayW35432+Elizabeth lineC37974+Greater AngliaP66396
    8:235h00
    Swansea station (SWA)
    13:23Stansted Airport (SSD)
    £681One-way
    2 changes
  • Great Western RailwayG15187 · G14903+Greater AngliaP66438+Transport for WalesG39180
    9:275h40
    Swansea station (SWA)
    15:07Stansted Airport (SSD)
    £1371One-way
    4 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Swansea to London Stansted Airport

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Swansea to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, and a train costs an average of £33.

Distance: 291 km

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Coach

£60

Average Price

£32

Average Price

Cheapest

5h 22m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 52m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

5h 43m

Average total duration

5h 13m

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30m

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Live departures

Swansea to London Stansted Airport train times

The table below shows live departures for Swansea to London Stansted Airport trains for today, Wednesday 8 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Great Western RailwayG15188 · W34493+Greater AngliaP02931+Elizabeth lineC38189
Delayed
11:13 10:54Swansea station (SWA)
5h13
16:07 Stansted Airport (SSD)
4 changes
Thursday 9 July
Great Western RailwayW35432+Elizabeth lineC37974+Greater AngliaP663968:23 Swansea station (SWA)
5h00
13:23 Stansted Airport (SSD)2 changes
Great Western RailwayW35178+Elizabeth lineC38069+Greater AngliaP664269:22 Swansea station (SWA)
5h15
14:37 Stansted Airport (SSD)2 changes
Great Western RailwayG15187 · G14903+Greater AngliaP66438+Elizabeth lineC377229:27 Swansea station (SWA)
5h40
15:07 Stansted Airport (SSD)4 changes
Great Western RailwayG15045+Elizabeth lineC38132+Greater AngliaP6644410:22 Swansea station (SWA)
5h01
15:23 Stansted Airport (SSD)2 changes
Great Western RailwayG15188 · W34493+Transport for WalesG38953+Greater AngliaP0293110:54 Swansea station (SWA)
5h13
16:07 Stansted Airport (SSD)4 changes
Great Western RailwayG15046+Greater AngliaP66474+Elizabeth lineC3739811:22 Swansea station (SWA)
5h15
16:37 Stansted Airport (SSD)2 changes

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Great Western Railway as well as Great Western Railway (GWR) offer trains services from Swansea to London Stansted Airport.
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Swansea to London Stansted Airport.

Why book with Omio vs Great Western Railway?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Great Western Railway, but also compare tickets for the likes of Great Western Railway (GWR) to find the best option for your trip from Swansea to London Stansted Airport.
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  • Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Swansea to London Stansted Airport.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Swansea to London Stansted Airport

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Trains from Swansea to London Stansted Airport run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £33 but you can travel from only £17 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 05:25, the last at 17:23. The fastest train covers the 291 km distance in 4h 28m.

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 £17
Distance
291 km
Average train duration
4h 52m
Cheapest ticket price
£33
Trains per day
7
Fastest train
4h 28m
First train
5:25
Last train
17:23
Cheapest Month
Apr
Cheapest Day
Thu
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Sat
Least Busy Day
Fri
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 £17

Train companies: Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Swansea to London Stansted Airport trainsGreat Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Swansea and London Stansted Airport from £17. 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 Duration
4h 28m
Cheapest Price
£33
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

Great Western Railway (GWR)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 55m
Cheapest Price
£187
Great Western Railway (GWR) frequency
16 a day

FAQs: Swansea to London Stansted Airport train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Swansea 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 to London Stansted Airport can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £33, while the average price tends to be around £60.
The train journey from Swansea to London Stansted Airport covers a distance of 291 km and takes approximately 4h 28m. Trains run 7 per day.
The train distance from Swansea to London Stansted Airport is 291 km.
The first train from Swansea to London Stansted Airport leaves at 5:25.
The last train from Swansea to London Stansted Airport departs at 17:23.
Trains from Swansea to London Stansted Airport run approximately 7 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Swansea to London Stansted Airport.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Swansea to London Stansted Airport.
To get from Swansea to London Stansted Airport, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Swansea to London Stansted Airport.
The cheapest way to get from Swansea to London Stansted Airport is by coach, costing approximately £17.
Booking trains from Swansea 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 varied scenery, with views of the Welsh countryside, the Severn Estuary, and parts of the English countryside. However, the route becomes more urban as it approaches the Greater London area.
A day trip from Swansea to London Stansted Airport is not feasible, as the journey takes 4h 28m each way. However, there are 7 trains per day for this route.
Yes, you can take the train from Swansea to London Stansted Airport.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Swansea and London Stansted Airport

Most Swansea to London Stansted Airport trains use the Swansea to London Paddington station pair. Use this guide to compare Swansea 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.

Most popular trains to and from London Stansted Airport and Swansea

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