The cheapest and fastest trains from Wilmslow to Swansea
Cheapest price
£66
Average price
£70
Fastest journey
4 h 29 m
Average duration
4 h 44 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
222 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Wilmslow to Swansea is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Wilmslow to Swansea will cost around £70 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £66.
Of the 2 trains that leave Wilmslow for Swansea 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 222 km distance in an average of 4 h 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 29 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 59 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 train and coach for Wilmslow to Swansea
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wilmslow to Swansea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, and a train costs an average of £51.
Distance: 222 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£65 Average Price | £20 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 38m Average total duration Fastest 4h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 10m Average total duration 7h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Wilmslow to Swansea train times
The table below shows live departures for Wilmslow to Swansea trains for today, Saturday 22 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 04:59 Wilmslow | 5h31 | 10:30 Swansea | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Wilmslow to Swansea
Trains from Wilmslow to Swansea run on average 2 times per day, taking around 4h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £51 but you can travel from only £20 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:38, the last at 20:48. The fastest train covers the 222 km distance in 4h 12m.
Distance 222 km |
Average train duration 4h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £51 |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 4h 12m |
First train 03:38 |
Last train 20:48 |
Train companies: Transport for Wales from Wilmslow to Swansea trainsTransport for Wales trains will get you between Wilmslow and Swansea from £20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Wilmslow to Swansea train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Wilmslow 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.

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Important Stations and Airports in Wilmslow and Swansea
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 07:00 - 20:00 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - This station only has tactile paving on platforms 1, 3 and 4 only - Access to Manchester and Crewe platforms by means of subway from booking hall and ramp to each platform. Access to Manchester Airport platform from rear car park via ramp. Use help point button to call assistance to unlock the gate onto the platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick up & set down in the Short Stay 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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