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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 £19. 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 £19, and a train costs an average of £28.
Distance: 199 km
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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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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 £19 by coach.
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 £19
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 |
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 £19
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 £19. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Rail
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
Great Western Rail frequency
11 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
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Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 34m
Cheapest Price
£146
first_great_western frequency
16 a day
FAQs: Theale to Swansea train
FAQs: Travel by train from Theale to Swansea easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Theale to Swansea.

To get from Theale to Swansea, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
Booking trains from Theale to Swansea in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The cost of a train ticket from Theale to Swansea can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £28, while the average price tends to be around £28.
The train distance from Theale to Swansea is 199 km.
The cheapest way to get from Theale to Swansea is by coach, costing approximately £19.
The train station in Theale that goes to Swansea is Theale station (THE), and it arrives at Swansea station (SWA).
The train journey from Theale to Swansea covers a distance of 199 km and takes approximately 3h 0m. Trains run 16 per day.
The first train from Theale to Swansea leaves at 6:54.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Theale to Swansea.
The last train from Theale to Swansea departs at 21:28.
Trains from Theale to Swansea run approximately 16 times per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Theale to Swansea.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Theale to Swansea.
There is no night train service from Theale to Swansea.
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Important Stations and Airports in Theale and Swansea
Theale
Swansea
The major train station for departures in Theale is Theale. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Theale for your trip from Theale to Swansea.
Amenities at train station
information
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 13:00 Saturday 07:00 - 13:30 Sunday Closed
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Adjacent ticket counter
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Theale
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station car park
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 Theale.
Amenities at train station
information
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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