The cheapest and fastest trains from Theale to Swansea
Cheapest price
£146
Average price
£146
Fastest journey
3 h 10 m
Average duration
3 h 15 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
199 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Theale to Swansea is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Theale to Swansea will cost around £146 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £146.
To travel from Theale to Swansea you need to make at least one change.










Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Theale to Swansea
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Theale to Swansea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, and a train costs an average of £28.
Distance: 199 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£28 Average Price | £18 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 56m Average total duration Fastest 2h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 45m Average total duration 6h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Theale to Swansea train times
The table below shows live departures for Theale to Swansea trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:33 Theale | 2h57 | 13:30 Swansea | 1 change | |
| Sunday 21 December | |||||
![]() | 00:02 Theale | 11h20 | 11:22 Swansea | 1 change | |
![]() | 09:11 Theale | 3h10 | 12:21 Swansea | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Theale to Swansea
Trains from Theale to Swansea run on average 16 times per day, taking around 2h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £28 but you can travel from only £18 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:54, the last at 21:28. The fastest train covers the 199 km distance in 3h 0m.
Distance 199 km |
Average train duration 2h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £28 |
Trains per day 16 |
Fastest train 3h 0m |
First train 06:54 |
Last train 21:28 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Theale to Swansea trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Theale and Swansea from £18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Theale to Swansea train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Theale 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Theale and Swansea
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 13:00 Saturday 07:00 - 13:30 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step Free Category C Station - This station does not have step free access to the platforms
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Adjacent ticket counter
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station car park
- 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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