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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Bristol to Swansea
Cheapest price on Sep 17
€19
Average ticket price on Sep 17
€38
Fastest journey on Sep 17
1 h 50 m
Average journey duration on Sep 17
1 h 51 m
Trains on Sep 17
27
Distance
95 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bristol 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 to Swansea will cost around €38 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €19.
On Thu, Sep 17, we found 27 trains from Bristol to Swansea, including 1 direct services.
On Thu, Sep 17 the direct trains cover the 95 km distance in an average of 1 h 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 50 m .
On Thu, Sep 17 the slowest trains will take 1 h 51 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.
W346637:07 AM1h55Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)9:02 AMSwansea station (SWA)€191One-way0 transfers- Y41823 · G149437:08 PM2h08Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)9:16 PMSwansea station (SWA)€291One-way1 transfer
- Y41825 · G149447:39 PM1h52Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)9:31 PMSwansea station (SWA)€291One-way1 transfer
- G15224 · W354195:08 PM1h55Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)7:03 PMSwansea station (SWA)€291One-way1 transfer
- Y41830 · G149459:43 PM1h58Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)11:41 PMSwansea station (SWA)€291One-way1 transfer
- G15221 · W354182:39 PM1h50Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)4:29 PMSwansea station (SWA)€451One-way1 transfer
- Y41800 · W346241:39 PM1h51Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)3:30 PMSwansea station (SWA)€451One-way1 transfer
- G15219 · W3541712:38 PM1h51Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)2:29 PMSwansea station (SWA)€451One-way1 transfer
- G15222 · W346303:39 PM1h51Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)5:30 PMSwansea station (SWA)€451One-way1 transfer
- G15215 · G149369:39 AM1h51Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)11:30 AMSwansea station (SWA)€451One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Bristol to Swansea
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Swansea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €9 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 15m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €9, while a train costs an average of €33.
Distance: 95 km
Compare train with
| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€33 Average price | €9 Average price Cheapest | €34 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 6m Average total duration 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Swansea:
A bus is €24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Swansea costing on average €33.
Other travel options to Swansea take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 36m.
Live departures
Bristol to Swansea train times
The table below shows live departures for Bristol to Swansea trains for tomorrow, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 G01044+G14931 | 5:20 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h10 | 7:30 AM Swansea station (SWA) | 1 transfer | |
C47821+ G38905 | 5:53 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h24 | 8:17 AM Swansea station (SWA) | 1 transfer | |
| G15492+G39189 | 6:28 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h26 | 8:54 AM Swansea station (SWA) | 1 transfer | |
| W34663 | 7:07 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h55 | 9:02 AM Swansea station (SWA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G15213 · W35415 | 7:40 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h52 | 9:32 AM Swansea station (SWA) | 1 transfer | |
| G15214 · G14934 | 8:38 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h51 | 10:29 AM Swansea station (SWA) | 1 transfer | |
| G15002+Y62429 | 8:57 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h05 | 11:02 AM Swansea station (SWA) | 1 transfer | |
| G15215 · G14936 | 9:39 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h51 | 11:30 AM Swansea station (SWA) | 1 transfer | |
| G15216 · G14938 | 10:38 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h55 | 12:33 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 1 transfer | |
| G15218 · W34618 | 11:38 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h52 | 1:30 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 1 transfer | |
| G15219 · W35417 | 12:38 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h51 | 2:29 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 1 transfer | |
| Y41800 · W34624 | 1:39 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h51 | 3:30 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 1 transfer | |
| G15221 · W35418 | 2:39 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h50 | 4:29 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 1 transfer | |
| W34999+Y62419 | 2:57 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h08 | 5:05 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 1 transfer | |
| G15222 · W34630 | 3:39 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h51 | 5:30 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 1 transfer | |
| G15223 · W34634 | 4:38 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h56 | 6:34 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 1 transfer | |
| G15224 · W35419 | 5:08 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h55 | 7:03 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 1 transfer | |
| Y41819 · W34637 | 5:38 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h52 | 7:30 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 1 transfer | |
| G15527 · G14941 | 6:10 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h02 | 8:12 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 1 transfer | |
| G15225 · G14942 | 6:40 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h54 | 8:34 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 1 transfer | |
| Y41823 · G14943 | 7:08 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h08 | 9:16 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 1 transfer | |
| Y41825 · G14944 | 7:39 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h52 | 9:31 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 1 transfer | |
| G15021+G38890 | 7:57 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h02 | 9:59 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 1 transfer | |
| G15034 · W34646 | 8:09 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h55 | 10:04 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 1 transfer | |
| G00928+W34648 | 8:33 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h02 | 10:35 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 1 transfer | |
| Y41830 · G14945 | 9:43 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h58 | 11:41 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bristol to Swansea
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Bristol to Swansea run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €12 but you can travel from only €7 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 03:13, the last at 23:04. The fastest train covers the 95 km distance in 1h 41m.
Distance 95 km |
Average train duration 1h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price €12 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 1h 41m |
First train 3:13 AM |
Last train 11:04 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Bristol to Swansea trainsGreat Western Railway, Transport for Wales, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Bristol and Swansea from €7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Bristol to Swansea
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol 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
Popular train stations from Bristol to Swansea
Most Bristol to Swansea trains use the Bristol Temple Meads to Swansea station pair. Use this guide to compare Bristol and Swansea train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Bristol Temple Meads from Bristol city centre
Bristol Temple Meads train station facilities and services
Bristol Temple Meads has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: The Pasty Shop, Starbucks, Upper Crust, Pumpkin Café, Hart's Bakery
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located near Platform 3.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30, Sun: 06:45 - 21:30. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bristol Temple Meads: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bristol Temple Meads: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bristol Temple Meads: Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators. .
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center, Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center.
Getting to Redland from Bristol city centre
Redland is 1 km from Bristol city centre. Public transport options include:
Redland train station facilities and services
Redland has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Redland.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Redland: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Redland: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Redland: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free - Category A Station - This station has step free access to the platform. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Montpelier from Bristol city centre
Montpelier is 1 km from Bristol city centre. Public transport options include:
Montpelier train station facilities and services
Montpelier has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Montpelier.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Montpelier: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Montpelier: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Montpelier: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to the platform, Accessible taxis: No, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Which Swansea station do trains from Bristol arrive at?
Getting to Swansea from Swansea city centre
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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