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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Swansea to Nottingham
Cheapest price
£120
Average price
£132
Fastest journey
4 h 30 m
Average duration
4 h 41 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
241 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Swansea to Nottingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Swansea to Nottingham will cost around £132 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £120.
Of the 4 trains that leave Swansea for Nottingham every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 241 km distance in an average of 4 h 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 30 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 57 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.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Swansea to Nottingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swansea to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 58m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, and a train costs an average of £54.
Distance: 241 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£120 Average Price | £29 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 28m Average total duration Fastest 3h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 12m Average total duration 7h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Swansea to Nottingham train times
The table below shows live departures for Swansea to Nottingham trains for today, Thursday 6 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:19 Swansea | 5h02 | 23:21 Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 7 November | |||||
| 04:29 Swansea | 4h30 | 08:59 Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
| 09:22 Swansea | 4h40 | 14:02 Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
| 10:22 Swansea | 4h37 | 14:59 Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Swansea to Nottingham
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Trains from Swansea to Nottingham run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £54 but you can travel from only £17 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 03:56, the last at 20:54. The fastest train covers the 241 km distance in 4h 24m.
Distance 241 km |
Average train duration 3h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £54 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 4h 24m |
First train 03:56 |
Last train 20:54 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Great Western Rail, first_great_western, Transport for Wales from Swansea to Nottingham trainsCrossCountry, Great Western Rail, first_great_western, Transport for Wales trains will get you between Swansea and Nottingham from £17. 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 Nottingham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Swansea to Nottingham 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 Nottingham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Swansea and Nottingham
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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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Information Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:00 Saturday 05:00 - 22:00 Sunday 07:15 - 22:20
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a category A access station. There are lifts available to all platforms and there is level and ramp access to the concourse and ticket office/machines. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: none
- Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster at station.
- 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 the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6. The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 & Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub located on ground floor of multi-storey car park on Queens Road. Additional stands in secure compound adjacent to Platform 1 on Station Road.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses will pick up and drop off from Carrington Street, at the front of the station.
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