The cheapest and fastest trains from Swansea to Wantage
Cheapest price
£65
Average price
£65
Fastest journey
3 h 16 m
Average duration
3 h 16 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
174 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Swansea to Wantage is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Swansea to Wantage will cost around £65 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £65.
Of the 1 trains that leave Swansea for Wantage 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 174 km distance in an average of 3 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 16 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 16 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.
10:223h16Swansea13:38Wantage£651One-way0 changes
10:223h16Swansea13:38Wantage£651One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Swansea to Wantage
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swansea to Wantage among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, and a train costs an average of £65.
Distance: 174 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£65 Average Price | £21 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 20m Average total duration 10h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Why should you book Swansea to Wantage trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Great Western Railway?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Great Western Railway, but also compare tickets for the likes of Transport for Wales to find the best option for your trip from Swansea to Wantage.
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Great Western Railway with all available travel options, which are bus and train to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Swansea to Wantage.
Why book with Omio over Wanderu?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Transport for Wales to find the best option for your trip from Swansea to Wantage.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Swansea to Wantage.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Swansea to Wantage
Trains from Swansea to Wantage run on average 17 times per day, taking around 2h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £65 but you can travel from only £21 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:03, the last at 21:19. The fastest train covers the 174 km distance in 3h 16m.
Distance 174 km |
Average train duration 2h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £65 |
Trains per day 17 |
Fastest train 3h 16m |
First train 6:03 |
Last train 21:19 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales from Swansea to Wantage trainsGreat Western Railway, Transport for Wales trains will get you between Swansea and Wantage from £21. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Transport for Wales
FAQs: Swansea to Wantage train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Swansea to Wantage 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 Wantage, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Swansea and Wantage
- 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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