The cheapest and fastest trains from Swansea to Scunthorpe
Cheapest price
£255
Average price
£268
Fastest journey
5 h 33 m
Average duration
5 h 46 m
Trains per day
5
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 £268 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £255.
To travel from Swansea to Scunthorpe you need to make at least 3 changes.










Travel Information
Compare train for Swansea to Scunthorpe
Omio recommends booking the coach 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 £34. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £34, and a train costs an average of £166.
Distance: 311 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
|---|---|
£166 Average Price | £34 Average Price Cheapest |
7h 12m Average total duration Fastest 6h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 35m Average total duration 9h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Swansea to Scunthorpe train times
The table below shows live departures for Swansea to Scunthorpe trains for tomorrow, Friday 5 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 05:29 Swansea | 5h33 | 11:02 Scunthorpe | 3 changes | |
![]() | 05:57 Swansea | 6h05 | 12:02 Scunthorpe | 3 changes | |
![]() | 06:54 Swansea | 6h08 | 13:02 Scunthorpe | 3 changes | |
![]() | 07:43 Swansea | 6h21 | 14:04 Scunthorpe | 3 changes | |
![]() | 08:21 Swansea | 6h41 | 15:02 Scunthorpe | 3 changes |
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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 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £166 but you can travel from only £34 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:59, the last at 16:52. The fastest train covers the 311 km distance in 6h 42m.
Distance 311 km |
Average train duration 6h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price £166 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 6h 42m |
First train 04:59 |
Last train 16:52 |
Train companies: first_great_western from Swansea to Scunthorpe trainsfirst_great_western trains will get you between Swansea and Scunthorpe from £34. 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 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.

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Important Stations and Airports in Swansea and Scunthorpe
- 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: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 19:30 Saturday 05:45 - 19:30 Sunday 08:45 - 19:30
- Type of shops available: News Agent on Platform 1 selling newspapers, magazines, snacks, hot and cold drinks. Opening hours approx 0645 to 1700 Monday to Saturday.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- 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: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Outside station entrance
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