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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Swansea to London Stansted Airport
Cheapest price
£50
Average price
£74
Fastest journey
5 h 29 m
Average duration
5 h 31 m
Trains per day
10
Distance
291 km
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 £74 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £50.
To travel from Swansea to London Stansted Airport you need to make at least 2 changes.
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F1883914:225h32Swansea station (SWA)19:54Stansted Airport (SSD)£501One-way2 changes- W35178+F18747+F028499:225h32Swansea station (SWA)14:54Stansted Airport (SSD)£551One-way2 changes
- W35435+F02957+F1882315:225h32Swansea station (SWA)20:54Stansted Airport (SSD)£551One-way2 changes
- W35434+F02910+F1887112:225h32Swansea station (SWA)17:54Stansted Airport (SSD)£551One-way2 changes
- G15045+F18739+F0282210:225h32Swansea station (SWA)15:54Stansted Airport (SSD)£551One-way2 changes
- GW119500 · W35194+
G38957+F0296914:545h29Swansea station (SWA)20:23Stansted Airport (SSD)£1371One-way4 changes - W35432+F03020+F187558:235h31Swansea station (SWA)13:54Stansted Airport (SSD)£901One-way2 changes
- GW119700 · G15048+G38294 · G3899113:525h31Swansea station (SWA)19:23Stansted Airport (SSD)£1371One-way5 changes
- W35178+F18747+F028499:225h32Swansea station (SWA)14:54Stansted Airport (SSD)£551One-way2 changes
- W35435+F02957+F1882315:225h32Swansea station (SWA)20:54Stansted Airport (SSD)£551One-way2 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 £18. 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 £18, and a train costs an average of £33.
Distance: 291 km
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£61 Average Price | £33 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 22m Average total duration Fastest 4h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 43m Average total duration 5h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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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, Sunday 24 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| V80646 · GW105000 · C50037+C37471 | On time 9:23 Swansea station (SWA) | 5h44 | 15:07 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 4 changes | |
| V80645 · GW104800 · W35438+C37565 | On time 10:22 Swansea station (SWA) | 5h45 | 16:07 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 4 changes | |
| V80644 · GW104200 · W35439+C37662 | On time 11:23 Swansea station (SWA) | 5h44 | 17:07 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 4 changes | |
| V80643 · GW103800 · W35220+C36851 | On time 12:23 Swansea station (SWA) | 5h44 | 18:07 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 4 changes | |
| V80642 · GW103400 · W35442+C37814 | On time 13:23 Swansea station (SWA) | 5h36 | 18:59 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 4 changes | |
| GW103200 · C00125+P66150+C37463 | On time 13:40 Swansea station (SWA) | 6h19 | 19:59 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 4 changes | |
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- 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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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 £18 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.
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 |
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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 £18. 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 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.
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Important Stations and Airports in Swansea and London Stansted 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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