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Stanley Spencer Gallery
Gallery dedicated to Sir Stanley Spencer in Cookham, showing paintings, drawings and exhibitions linked to the artist and local area.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swansea to Maidenhead among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £41 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 13m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £41, while a train costs an average of £41.
Distance: 223 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
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£41 Average Price Cheapest | £44 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Maidenhead take longer:
Coach takes on average 5h 51m.
The journey is about 13m faster (2h 43m by train vs 2h 56m by car) and roughly £3 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£41 vs £44). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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Trains from Swansea to Maidenhead run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £41 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:07, the last at 23:00. The fastest train covers the 223 km distance in 2h 50m.
Distance 223 km |
Average train duration 2h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price £41 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 50m |
First train 4:07 |
Last train 23:00 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
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High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
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Best time to book 28 days |
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Gallery dedicated to Sir Stanley Spencer in Cookham, showing paintings, drawings and exhibitions linked to the artist and local area.
Compact local museum in the library presenting Maidenhead's history through objects, photographs and changing displays on the borough.
House museum in nearby Cookham where Stanley Spencer lived and worked, offering insight into his life, home and creative environment.
Large National Trust estate with woodlands, formal gardens and riverside walks. Popular for scenery, seasonal colour and broad valley views.
Scenic riverside area with open grass, boating activity and pleasant Thames views. A favourite spot for strolling and watching the water.
Leafy riverside village known for Thames walks, historic lanes and an artistic heritage. A rewarding area to explore beyond the town centre.
A Berkshire county favourite of seasoned minced pork in a pastry case, traditionally eaten cold and linked to local butchers and market lunches.
A classic English sausage linked to nearby Windsor and Berkshire, usually served with mashed potato and onion gravy in local pubs.
Fresh trout from the River Thames area, commonly grilled or smoked. It reflects Maidenhead's riverside setting and long angling tradition.
Long-established Indian restaurant known locally for curries, tandoori dishes and friendly service in a comfortable town-centre setting.
Refined modern British dining in elegant country-house surroundings near Maidenhead, known for seasonal tasting and à la carte menus.
Popular local pub with cask ales and a broad British menu, valued for its traditional atmosphere and dependable pub food.
Moderate for southern England. Hotels and rail travel can be pricey, but dining and local transport are usually cheaper than central London.
Service is sometimes included. If not, 10-12.5% in restaurants is standard for good service. Taxis are often rounded up. Café tipping is optional.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Swansea to Maidenhead 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 Maidenhead, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Swansea to Maidenhead trains use the Swansea to Maidenhead station pair, with some services arriving at Furze Platt. Use this guide to compare Swansea and Maidenhead train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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 options are available at Swansea.
ATMs are available at Swansea.
Ticket office support is available at Swansea.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Swansea: Parking, WC.
Available at Swansea: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
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.
Maidenhead has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Maidenhead.
Wi-Fi is available at Maidenhead.
Ticket office support is available at Maidenhead.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Maidenhead: Parking, WC.
Available at Maidenhead: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Maidenhead: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category B1 station - this station has a degree of step-free access to the platforms. Platforms 2 to 5 are accessed via the lifts from the subway. Platform 1 is only step free accessible via the Shoppenhangers Road Car Park, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Yes, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance, 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: Yes.
Furze Platt is 1 km from Maidenhead city centre. Public transport options include:
Furze Platt has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Furze Platt.
Ticket office support is available at Furze Platt.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Furze Platt: Parking.
Available at Furze Platt: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Furze Platt: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access note: Step free Category B1 - This station has step free access to the platform, this is via a short steep ramp. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available by contacting local taxi firms, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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