The cheapest and fastest trains from Swansea to Yate
Cheapest price
£30
Average price
£35
Fastest journey
2 h 4 m
Average duration
2 h 36 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
106 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Swansea to Yate is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Swansea to Yate will cost around £35 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £30.
Of the 2 trains that leave Swansea for Yate every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 106 km distance in an average of 2 h 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 4 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 7 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 coach and train for Swansea to Yate
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swansea to Yate among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £40. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £40, and a train costs an average of £40.
Distance: 106 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£41 Average Price Cheapest | £41 Average Price |
2h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 38m Average total duration 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Swansea to Yate train times
The table below shows live departures for Swansea to Yate trains for today, Tuesday 2 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 02:38 Swansea | 2h50 | 05:28 Yate | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 02:46 Swansea | 3h07 | 05:53 Yate | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:52 Swansea | 2h13 | 18:05 Yate | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Swansea to Yate
Trains from Swansea to Yate run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £40 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:24, the last at 22:42. The fastest train covers the 106 km distance in 2h 8m.
Distance 106 km |
Average train duration 1h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £40 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 2h 8m |
First train 00:24 |
Last train 22:42 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Swansea to Yate trainsGreat Western Rail, Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Swansea and Yate from £40. 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 Yate train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Swansea to Yate 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 Yate, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Swansea and Yate
- 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 06:30 - 12:00 Saturday - Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B2 station - “Some step-free access to all platforms.” This station has a degree of step free access via the car park (southbound) however the northbound platform can only be accessed via a busy roadbridge and long steep ramp. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses start/terminating at Yate: Station car park. All other buses: Bus stops on the main road
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