The cheapest and fastest trains from Swansea to Scunthorpe
Cheapest price
£210
Average price
£210
Fastest journey
6 h 14 m
Average duration
6 h 14 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
311 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Swansea to Scunthorpe is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Swansea to Scunthorpe will cost around £210 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £210.
Of the 1 trains that leave Swansea for Scunthorpe 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 311 km distance in an average of 6 h 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 14 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 14 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.
13:526h14Swansea20:06Scunthorpe£2101One-way0 changes
13:526h14Swansea20:06Scunthorpe£2101One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Swansea to Scunthorpe
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swansea to Scunthorpe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £42. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £42, and a train costs an average of £205.
Distance: 311 km
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£207 Average Price | £47 Average Price Cheapest |
6h 57m Average total duration Fastest 6h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 28m Average total duration 8h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Swansea to Scunthorpe
Trains from Swansea to Scunthorpe run on average 5 times per day, taking around 6h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £205 but you can travel from only £42 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 07:04, the last at 16:52. The fastest train covers the 311 km distance in 6h 14m.
Distance 311 km |
Average train duration 6h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £205 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 6h 14m |
First train 7:04 |
Last train 16:52 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Train companies: Great Western Railway (GWR) from Swansea to Scunthorpe trainsGreat Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Swansea and Scunthorpe from £42. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Railway (GWR)
FAQs: Swansea to Scunthorpe train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Swansea to Scunthorpe 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 Scunthorpe, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Swansea and Scunthorpe
Most Swansea to Scunthorpe trains use the Swansea to Scunthorpe station pair. Use this guide to compare Swansea and Scunthorpe train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Swansea station do trains to Scunthorpe leave from?
Getting to Swansea from Swansea city centre
Swansea 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
Food and drink options are available at Swansea.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Swansea.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Swansea.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Swansea: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Swansea: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
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.
Which Scunthorpe station do trains from Swansea arrive at?
Getting to Scunthorpe from Scunthorpe city centre
Scunthorpe train station facilities and services
Scunthorpe has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Scunthorpe.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Scunthorpe.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Scunthorpe.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Scunthorpe: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Scunthorpe: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Scunthorpe: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step free access is provided from the station entrance to all platforms. Lifts are used to provide level access from Platform 1 to Platform 2. This station is partially staffed. The station staffing hours are: Monday to Saturday: 05:30 - 20:00 Sunday: 08:45 - 20:00 This station is Category B2. Station staff can provide assistance throughout the station and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Outside of staffed station hours, assistance to board and alight the train on platform 1 can be provided by the Conductor. The conductor is usually positioned at the rear of the train. Customers requiring assistance to navigate through the station or access to platform 2 when the station is unstaffed are requested to contact the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay) to arrange alternative transport to the closest station where assistance can be provided, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine is located on Platform 1, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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