London Stansted Airport to Swansea train with Great Western Rail

Fri, Nov 14
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The cheapest and fastest trains from London Stansted Airport to Swansea

Showing times and prices for Nov 14

Cheapest price

€51

Average price

€74

Fastest journey

4 h 15 m

Average duration

4 h 39 m

Trains per day

5

Distance

291 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Stansted 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 London Stansted Airport to Swansea will cost around €74 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €51.

Fast trains

Of the 5 trains that leave London Stansted Airport for Swansea on Fri, Nov 14, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Fri, Nov 14 the direct trains cover the 291 km distance in an average of 4 h 39 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 15 m .

On Fri, Nov 14 the slowest trains will take 5 h 9 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.

Great Western Rail
10:15AM4h15
London Stansted Airport
02:30PMSwansea
511One-way
0 transfers
Great Western Rail
08:00AM4h30
London Stansted Airport
12:30PMSwansea
701One-way
0 transfers
Great Western Rail
04:30PM4h34
London Stansted Airport
09:04PMSwansea
751One-way
0 transfers
Great Western Rail
09:30AM5h09
London Stansted Airport
02:39PMSwansea
771One-way
0 transfers
Great Western Rail
12:45PM4h49
London Stansted Airport
05:34PMSwansea
991One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for London Stansted Airport to Swansea

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London Stansted Airport to Swansea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €19, and a train costs an average of €40.

Distance: 291 km

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Bus

€67

Average price

€40

Average price

Cheapest

4h 25m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 55m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

7h 11m

Average total duration

6h 41m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

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Live departures

London Stansted Airport to Swansea train times

The table below shows live departures for London Stansted Airport to Swansea trains for tomorrow, Friday, November 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 10:09 PM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
great_western8:00 AM London Stansted Airport
4h30
12:30 PM Swansea0 transfersDirect
great_western9:30 AM London Stansted Airport
5h09
2:39 PM Swansea0 transfersDirect
great_western10:15 AM London Stansted Airport
4h15
2:30 PM Swansea0 transfersDirect
great_western12:45 PM London Stansted Airport
4h49
5:34 PM Swansea0 transfersDirect
great_western4:30 PM London Stansted Airport
4h34
9:04 PM Swansea0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from London Stansted Airport to Swansea

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Trains from London Stansted Airport to Swansea run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €40 but you can travel from only €19 by bus.

The earliest train runs at 07:00, the last at 20:00. The fastest train covers the 291 km distance in 4h 15m.

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 €19
Distance
291 km
Average train duration
3h 55m
Cheapest ticket price
€40
Trains per day
7
Fastest train
4h 15m
First train
07:00
Last train
20:00
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 €19

Train companies: Great Western Rail, Stansted Express from London Stansted Airport to Swansea trainsGreat Western Rail, Stansted Express trains will get you between London Stansted Airport 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
Average Duration
4h 12m
Cheapest Price
€40
Great Western Rail frequency
7 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

Stansted Express

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 58m
Cheapest Price
€213
Stansted Express frequency
12 a day

FAQs: Trains from London Stansted Airport to Swansea

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Stansted 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
Cheap train tickets from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Swansea can start from as little as €38 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for London Stansted Airport (STN) to Swansea is €70; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the London Stansted Airport (STN) to Swansea train travel time is 4 h 14 min   for the 290 km long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first train from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Swansea leaves at 05: 58. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Swansea leaves at 19: 14.
There are 8 trains a day from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Swansea which require at least one change with Great Western Rail. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
Take the London Stansted Airport (STN) to Swansea train with Great Western Rail. However, it's always good to check out all possible train providers for the trip to Swansea from London Stansted Airport (STN) as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 19: 14.
A trip to Swansea from London Stansted Airport (STN) is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4 h 14 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Swansea by train is September.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Swansea including taking a coach or train.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from London Stansted Airport to Swansea

London
Swansea
SwanseaShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental
Amenities at train station
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
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
Parking
  • Car Park: Mariners Road (until 30 April 2019). Thereafter please use the top level of Ivy Street (High Street) multistorey car park.
Accessibility
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
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
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: No
  • Storage location: On Platform 1
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Swansea
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at the bus stops on High Street outside the station

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