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Compare coach and train for Swansea to Stansted Mountfitchet
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Swansea to Stansted Mountfitchet among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 9m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £28, and a train costs an average of £61.
Distance: 287 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£64 Average Price | £36 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 39m Average total duration Fastest 4h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 45m Average total duration 6h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Swansea to Stansted Mountfitchet train times
The table below shows live departures for Swansea to Stansted Mountfitchet trains for today, Wednesday 3 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 08:22 Swansea | 4h56 | 13:18 Stansted Mountfitchet | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:22 Swansea | 4h56 | 14:18 Stansted Mountfitchet | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:19 Swansea | 4h17 | 22:36 Stansted Mountfitchet | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Swansea to Stansted Mountfitchet
Trains from Swansea to Stansted Mountfitchet run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £61 but you can travel from only £28 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 03:46, the last at 21:20. The fastest train covers the 287 km distance in 4h 56m.
Distance 287 km |
Average train duration 4h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price £61 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 4h 56m |
First train 03:46 |
Last train 21:20 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail from Swansea to Stansted Mountfitchet trainsGreat Western Rail trains will get you between Swansea and Stansted Mountfitchet from £28. 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 Stansted Mountfitchet train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Swansea to Stansted Mountfitchet 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 Stansted Mountfitchet, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Swansea and Stansted Mountfitchet
- 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 06:00 - 13:00 Saturday 06:00 - 13:00 Sunday 08:00 - 15:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Cork House
- Staff help available: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The National key toilets are located near the Ticket Office; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available upon request. Toilets are only accessible 0600-1300 Monday-Saturday and 0800-1500 Sunday
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located near the Ticket Office; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available upon request. National key toilets are only accessible 0600-1300 Monday-Saturday and 0800-1500 Sunday
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: 10 cycle spaces on Platforms 1/2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: Local bus services
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop at the junction of Station Road and Church Road, next to the Kings Arms public house
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