The cheapest and fastest trains from Swansea to Loughborough
Cheapest price
£199
Average price
£199
Fastest journey
4 h 55 m
Average duration
4 h 55 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
226 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Swansea to Loughborough is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Swansea to Loughborough will cost around £199 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £199.
Of the 1 trains that leave Swansea for Loughborough every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 226 km distance in an average of 4 h 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 55 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 55 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.


Live departures
Swansea to Loughborough train times
The table below shows live departures for Swansea to Loughborough trains for tomorrow, Friday 9 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:57 Swansea | 4h55 | 09:52 Loughborough | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Swansea to Loughborough
Trains from Swansea to Loughborough run on average 3 times per day, taking around 5h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £120 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:56, the last at 20:51. The fastest train covers the 226 km distance in 4h 55m.
Distance 226 km |
Average train duration 5h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price £120 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 4h 55m |
First train 04:56 |
Last train 20:51 |
Train companies: first_great_western, Transport for Wales from Swansea to Loughborough trainsfirst_great_western, Transport for Wales trains will get you between Swansea and Loughborough from £120. 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 Loughborough train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Swansea to Loughborough 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 Loughborough, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Swansea and Loughborough
- 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
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Nottingham Road.
- The Basin
- The Orange Tree
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- £0.30
- Premier Inn Loughborough
- Travelodge Loughborough Central
- Ramada Loughborough Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: access to platforms 1-3
- Bus: Several local bus services available
- Taxi: Taxi rank outside the station
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