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Compare train and coach for Taplow to Swansea
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Taplow to Swansea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £57. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £57, and a train costs an average of £135.
Distance: 225 km
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3h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 48m Average total duration 6h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Why should you book Taplow to Swansea trains with Omio?
Great Western Railway as well as Elizabeth Line (TfL) or Great Western Railway (GWR) offer trains services from Taplow to Swansea.
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Taplow to Swansea.
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 Elizabeth Line (TfL) or Great Western Railway (GWR) to find the best option for your trip from Taplow to Swansea.
- 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 train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Taplow to Swansea.
Why book with Omio over Wanderu?
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Taplow to Swansea.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Taplow to Swansea
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Taplow to Swansea run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £135 but you can travel from only £57 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 03:38, the last at 22:54. The fastest train covers the 225 km distance in 2h 50m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £57
Distance 225 km |
Average train duration 2h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price £135 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 50m |
First train 3:38 |
Last train 22:54 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £57
Train companies: Great Western Railway, Elizabeth Line (TfL), Great Western Railway (GWR) from Taplow to Swansea trainsGreat Western Railway, Elizabeth Line (TfL), Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Taplow and Swansea from £57. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Railway
About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 38m
Cheapest Price
£36
Great Western Railway frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Elizabeth Line (TfL)
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 50m
Cheapest Price
£135
Elizabeth Line (TfL) frequency
16 a day
Great Western Railway (GWR)
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
7h 35m
Cheapest Price
£145
Great Western Railway (GWR) frequency
1 a day
FAQs: Taplow to Swansea train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Taplow to Swansea 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 Swansea, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The cost of a train ticket from Taplow to Swansea can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £135, while the average price tends to be around £136.
The train journey from Taplow to Swansea covers a distance of 225 km and takes approximately 2h 50m. Trains run 5 per day.
The train distance from Taplow to Swansea is 225 km.
The first train from Taplow to Swansea leaves at 3:38.
The last train from Taplow to Swansea departs at 22:54.
Trains from Taplow to Swansea run approximately 5 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Taplow to Swansea.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Taplow to Swansea.
To get from Taplow to Swansea, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Taplow to Swansea.
The train station in Taplow that goes to Swansea is Taplow station (TAP), and it arrives at Swansea station (SWA).
The cheapest way to get from Taplow to Swansea is by coach, costing approximately £57.
Booking trains from Taplow to Swansea in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Taplow to Swansea offers a mix of urban and countryside views. As you travel westward, the route passes through the picturesque landscapes of the Thames Valley and the rolling hills of South Wales, providing a scenic experience, especially as you approach the coast near Swansea.
A day trip from Taplow to Swansea is not feasible as the journey duration is 2h 50m. Trains run 3 times per day, covering a distance of 225 km.
To fully experience Swansea, including its beautiful beaches, cultural attractions like the National Waterfront Museum, and nearby natural landscapes such as the Gower Peninsula, spending 2 to 3 days is ideal.
Yes, you can take the train from Taplow to Swansea.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Taplow and Swansea
Taplow
Swansea
The major train station for departures in Taplow is Taplow. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Taplow for your trip from Taplow to Swansea.
Amenities at train station
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 13:00 Saturday Closed Sunday Closed
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Accessibility Category A. This station has step-free access to all platform. Staff ramp assistance is always available. Accessible seating is available on platforms 3&4
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Staff are available to assist during ticket office hours.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: Located on platform 4
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Step free, heated waiting rooms with push button door opening are located on Platforms 3&4.
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Northern Car Park off platform 4
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234
Public transport options for Taplow
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station forecourt
The major train station for arrivals in Swansea is Swansea. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Swansea for your journey to Swansea from Taplow.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDining
ATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 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
Parking
- Car Park: Mariners Road (until 30 April 2019). Thereafter please use the top level of Ivy Street (High Street) multistorey car park.
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: On Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Swansea
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at the bus stops on High Street outside the station
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