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The cheapest and fastest trains from Swansea to London Stansted Airport

Showing times and prices for 09 Jan

Cheapest price

£64

Average price

£99

Fastest journey

4 h 33 m

Average duration

4 h 42 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 £99 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £64.

Fast trains

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

Great Western RailP22799+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+Abellio Greater AngliaP46885
09:224h33
Swansea station (SWA)
13:55Stansted Airport (SSD)
£641One-way
2 changes
Great Western RailP22801+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+Abellio Greater AngliaP46909
10:224h33
Swansea station (SWA)
14:55Stansted Airport (SSD)
£641One-way
2 changes
Great Western RailP22803+Tfl RailG24627+Abellio Greater AngliaP49522 · P46933
11:224h33
Swansea station (SWA)
15:55Stansted Airport (SSD)
£641One-way
3 changes
Great Western RailP22797+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+Abellio Greater AngliaP46867
08:234h44
Swansea station (SWA)
13:07Stansted Airport (SSD)
£871One-way
2 changes
Transport for WalesL64996+Great Western RailP22800+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+Abellio Greater AngliaP46903
09:275h10
Swansea station (SWA)
14:37Stansted Airport (SSD)
£1371One-way
3 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach and train 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 £19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, and a train costs an average of £31.

Distance: 291 km

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Coach

£60

Average Price

£33

Average Price

Cheapest

4h 27m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 57m

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30m

Additional time*

7h 9m

Average total duration

6h 39m

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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, Thursday 8 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 09:47
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
great_westernP22801+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+greater_angliaP46909
On time
10:22 Swansea station (SWA)
4h33
14:55 Stansted Airport (SSD)
2 changes
great_westernP22803+tfl_railG24627+greater_angliaP49522 · P46933
On time
11:22 Swansea station (SWA)
4h33
15:55 Stansted Airport (SSD)
3 changes
Friday 9 January
great_westernP22797+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+greater_angliaP46867
On time
08:23 Swansea station (SWA)
4h44
13:07 Stansted Airport (SSD)
2 changes
transport_for_walesL64989+great_westernP22798+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+greater_angliaP46879
On time
08:28 Swansea station (SWA)
5h09
13:37 Stansted Airport (SSD)
3 changes
great_westernP22799+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+greater_angliaP46885
On time
09:22 Swansea station (SWA)
4h33
13:55 Stansted Airport (SSD)
2 changes
transport_for_walesL64996+great_westernP22800+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London Liverpool Street+greater_angliaP46903
On time
09:27 Swansea station (SWA)
5h10
14:37 Stansted Airport (SSD)
3 changes

This is the last train of the day.

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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 3h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £31 but you can travel from only £19 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 07:21, the last at 17:23. The fastest train covers the 291 km distance in 4h 19m.

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 £19
Distance
291 km
Average train duration
3h 57m
Cheapest ticket price
£31
Trains per day
7
Fastest train
4h 19m
First train
07:21
Last train
17:23
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 £19

Train companies: Great Western Rail from Swansea to London Stansted Airport trainsGreat Western Rail trains will get you between Swansea and London Stansted Airport from £19. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Great Western Rail

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 17m
Cheapest Price
£46
Great Western Rail frequency
7 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 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 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 19m each way. However, there are 7 trains per day for this route.
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 cost of a train ticket from Swansea to London Stansted Airport can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £31, 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 19m. Trains run 7 per day.
The cheapest way to get from Swansea to London Stansted Airport is by coach, costing approximately £19.
The train distance from Swansea to London Stansted Airport is 291 km.
The last train from Swansea to London Stansted Airport departs at 17:23.
The first train from Swansea to London Stansted Airport leaves at 7:21.
There is no night train service from Swansea to London Stansted Airport.
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.
Yes, you can take the train 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 coach and train.

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Important Stations and Airports in Swansea and London Stansted Airport

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London
Amenities at train station
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
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HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 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
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Mariners Road (until 30 April 2019). Thereafter please use the top level of Ivy Street (High Street) multistorey car park.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
WC
WC
  • 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
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: No
  • Storage location: On Platform 1
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Swansea
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at the bus stops on High Street outside the station

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