The cheapest and fastest trains from Swansea to Newbury
Cheapest price
£27
Average price
£27
Fastest journey
3 h 13 m
Average duration
3 h 13 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
183 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Swansea to Newbury is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Swansea to Newbury will cost around £27 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £27.
Of the 2 trains that leave Swansea for Newbury every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 183 km distance in an average of 3 h 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 13 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 13 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.
8:223h13Swansea11:35Newbury£271One-way0 changes
9:223h13Swansea12:35Newbury£271One-way0 changes
9:223h13Swansea12:35Newbury£271One-way0 changes
8:223h13Swansea11:35Newbury£271One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Swansea to Newbury
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swansea to Newbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, and a train costs an average of £14.
Distance: 183 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£24 Average Price | £17 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 16m Average total duration Fastest 2h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 50m Average total duration 6h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Swansea to Newbury train times
The table below shows live departures for Swansea to Newbury trains for tomorrow, Monday 18 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:22 Swansea | 3h13 | 11:35 Newbury | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:22 Swansea | 3h13 | 12:35 Newbury | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Swansea to Newbury
Trains from Swansea to Newbury run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 03:38, the last at 20:23. The fastest train covers the 183 km distance in 3h 13m.
Distance 183 km |
Average train duration 2h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 3h 13m |
First train 3:38 |
Last train 20:23 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Great Western Railway from Swansea to Newbury trainsGreat Western Railway trains will get you between Swansea and Newbury from £14. 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 Newbury train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Swansea to Newbury 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 Newbury, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Swansea and Newbury
- 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
- Opening hours: Saturday 06:15 - 19:45 Sunday 08:30 - 17:30 Monday - Friday 06:15 - 20:20 Please note: Reservations and tickets requiring reservations can only be sold between 09:00 and 17:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
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- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via liftsand an overbridge to the West of the main station buildings. Safety warning - Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 2. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station by Platform 2
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