Bristol Airport to Swansea train with Great Western Railway

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Bristol Airport to Swansea

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 17

Cheapest price on Sep 17

€56

Average ticket price on Sep 17

€56

Fastest journey on Sep 17

2 h 40 m

Average journey duration on Sep 17

2 h 41 m

Trains on Sep 17

22

Distance

89 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bristol Airport to Swansea is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Bristol Airport to Swansea will cost around €56 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €56.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Bristol Airport to Swansea without transferring at least 2 times.

  • BusBus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads+Great Western RailwayG15492+Transport for WalesG39189
    5:18 AM3h36
    Bristol, Airport (BSA)
    8:54 AMSwansea station (SWA)
    €561One-way
    2 transfers
  • BusBus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads+Great Western RailwayG15216 · G14938
    9:48 AM2h45
    Bristol, Airport (BSA)
    12:33 PMSwansea station (SWA)
    €561One-way
    2 transfers
  • BusBus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads+Great Western RailwayG15215 · G14936
    8:49 AM2h41
    Bristol, Airport (BSA)
    11:30 AMSwansea station (SWA)
    €561One-way
    2 transfers
  • BusBus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads+Great Western RailwayC47821+Transport for WalesG38905
    4:43 AM3h34
    Bristol, Airport (BSA)
    8:17 AMSwansea station (SWA)
    €561One-way
    2 transfers
  • BusBus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads+Great Western RailwayG15213 · W35415
    6:50 AM2h42
    Bristol, Airport (BSA)
    9:32 AMSwansea station (SWA)
    €561One-way
    2 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for Bristol Airport to Swansea

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bristol Airport to Swansea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €12 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 51m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €12, while a train costs an average of €55.

Distance: 89 km

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Train
Most popular
Bus
Driving

€55

Average price

€12

Average price

Cheapest

€25

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

2h 51m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 21m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 27m

Average total duration

2h 57m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 56m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Great Western Railway

Most popular train company

FlixBus

Most popular bus company

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Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Bristol Airport to Swansea is a bus with an average price of €19.
The fastest way to travel from Bristol Airport to Swansea is by bus with an average journey time of 2h 55m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Bristol Airport and Swansea including taking a bus and train.

Live departures

Bristol Airport to Swansea train times

The table below shows live departures for Bristol Airport to Swansea trains for tomorrow, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
BusBus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads+CrossCountryG01044+Great Western RailwayG149314:10 AM Bristol, Airport (BSA)
3h20
7:30 AM Swansea station (SWA)2 transfers
Great Western RailwayC47821+Transport for WalesG38905+BusBus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads4:43 AM Bristol, Airport (BSA)
3h34
8:17 AM Swansea station (SWA)2 transfers
BusBus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads+Great Western RailwayG15492+Transport for WalesG391895:18 AM Bristol, Airport (BSA)
3h36
8:54 AM Swansea station (SWA)2 transfers
BusBus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads+Great Western RailwayW346636:17 AM Bristol, Airport (BSA)
2h45
9:02 AM Swansea station (SWA)1 transfer
Great Western RailwayG15213 · W35415+BusBus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads6:50 AM Bristol, Airport (BSA)
2h42
9:32 AM Swansea station (SWA)2 transfers
Great Western RailwayG15214 · G14934+BusBus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads7:48 AM Bristol, Airport (BSA)
2h41
10:29 AM Swansea station (SWA)2 transfers
Great Western RailwayG15002+Transport for WalesY62429+BusBus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads8:07 AM Bristol, Airport (BSA)
2h55
11:02 AM Swansea station (SWA)2 transfers
Great Western RailwayG15215 · G14936+BusBus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads8:49 AM Bristol, Airport (BSA)
2h41
11:30 AM Swansea station (SWA)2 transfers
Great Western RailwayG15216 · G14938+BusBus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads9:48 AM Bristol, Airport (BSA)
2h45
12:33 PM Swansea station (SWA)2 transfers
Great Western RailwayG15218 · W34618+BusBus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads10:48 AM Bristol, Airport (BSA)
2h42
1:30 PM Swansea station (SWA)2 transfers
Great Western RailwayG15219 · W35417+BusBus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads11:48 AM Bristol, Airport (BSA)
2h41
2:29 PM Swansea station (SWA)2 transfers
Great Western RailwayY41800 · W34624+BusBus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads12:49 PM Bristol, Airport (BSA)
2h41
3:30 PM Swansea station (SWA)2 transfers
Great Western RailwayG15221 · W35418+BusBus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads1:49 PM Bristol, Airport (BSA)
2h40
4:29 PM Swansea station (SWA)2 transfers
Transport for WalesY62419+Great Western RailwayW34999+BusBus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads2:07 PM Bristol, Airport (BSA)
2h58
5:05 PM Swansea station (SWA)2 transfers
Great Western RailwayG15222 · W34630+BusBus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads2:49 PM Bristol, Airport (BSA)
2h41
5:30 PM Swansea station (SWA)2 transfers
Great Western RailwayG15223 · W34634+BusBus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads3:48 PM Bristol, Airport (BSA)
2h46
6:34 PM Swansea station (SWA)2 transfers
Great Western RailwayG15224 · W35419+BusBus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads4:18 PM Bristol, Airport (BSA)
2h45
7:03 PM Swansea station (SWA)2 transfers
BusBus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads+Great Western RailwayY41819 · W346374:48 PM Bristol, Airport (BSA)
2h42
7:30 PM Swansea station (SWA)2 transfers
BusBus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads+Great Western RailwayG15527 · G149415:20 PM Bristol, Airport (BSA)
2h52
8:12 PM Swansea station (SWA)2 transfers
BusBus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads+Great Western RailwayG15225 · G149425:50 PM Bristol, Airport (BSA)
2h44
8:34 PM Swansea station (SWA)2 transfers
BusBus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads+Great Western RailwayY41823 · G149436:18 PM Bristol, Airport (BSA)
2h58
9:16 PM Swansea station (SWA)2 transfers
BusBus from Bristol Airport (A1 Bristol) to Bristol Temple Meads+Great Western RailwayY41825 · G149446:49 PM Bristol, Airport (BSA)
2h42
9:31 PM Swansea station (SWA)2 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Bristol Airport to Swansea

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Trains from Bristol Airport to Swansea run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €37 but you can travel from only €9 by bus.

The earliest train runs at 07:07, the last at 17:49. The fastest train covers the 89 km distance in 2h 34m.

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
Bus from €9
Distance
89 km
Average train duration
2h 21m
Cheapest ticket price
€37
Trains per day
7
Fastest train
2h 34m
First train
7:07 AM
Last train
5:49 PM
Cheapest Month
Nov
Cheapest Day
Sun
High Season
Oct - Dec
Low Season
Apr - Jun
Busiest Day
Sun
Least Busy Day
Sat
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
Bus from €9

Train companies: Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales from Bristol Airport to Swansea trainsGreat Western Railway, Transport for Wales trains will get you between Bristol Airport and Swansea from €9. 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 Great Western Railway Duration
2h 34m
Cheapest Great Western Railway Price
€37
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
Learn more about Great Western Railway

Transport for Wales

About
Transport for Wales is a public transport provider in Wales, UK. It operates a comprehensive network of trains, buses and ferries across the country. The trains are modern and comfortable, with a range of different types including InterCity Express Trains, Regional Trains, and Metro Trains. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. There are a variety of ticket types available, including single and return tickets, season tickets, and group tickets. The most popular routes include Cardiff to Swansea, Cardiff to Newport, and Cardiff to Manchester.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Transport for Wales Duration
2h 42m
Cheapest Transport for Wales Price
€54
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policy depends on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most routes with snacks and drinks. Some stations have cafes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations recommended but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs allowed with ticket (£5 per day). Guide dogs free
Quiet zone

FAQs: Trains from Bristol Airport to Swansea

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol Airport 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.

FAQs
The earliest train from Bristol Airport to Swansea leaves at 7:07 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The latest train from Bristol Airport to Swansea leaves at 10:49 AM.
When taking a train from Bristol Airport to Swansea, you can count on Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales for the best way to get you to Swansea. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Bristol Airport and Swansea and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
The cheapest month for a train from Bristol Airport to Swansea is November.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Bristol Airport and Swansea including taking a bus and train.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Bristol Airport to Swansea

Most Bristol Airport to Swansea trains use the Bristol Temple Meads to Swansea station pair. Use this guide to compare Bristol Airport and Swansea train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Bristol
Arrival train stations in Swansea
SwanseaSwansea station, High Street, Swansea, City & County of Swansea, SA1 1NU+44 8450507080ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental
City-centre transport

Getting to Swansea from Swansea city centre

Bus49, 30, 54 · 3m · €4 · every ~3 min

Swansea train station facilities and services

Swansea has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Swansea.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

ATMs are available at Swansea.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Swansea.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Swansea: Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Swansea: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Swansea: 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.

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