Swansea to London Heathrow Airport train with Great Western Rail

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Swansea to London Heathrow Airport

Showing times and prices for Feb 04

Cheapest price

€81

Average price

€85

Fastest journey

3 h 29 m

Average duration

3 h 57 m

Trains per day

5

Distance

242 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Swansea to London Heathrow Airport will cost around €85 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €81.

Fast trains

Of the 5 trains that leave Swansea for London Heathrow Airport on Wed, Feb 04, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Wed, Feb 04 the direct trains cover the 242 km distance in an average of 3 h 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 29 m .

On Wed, Feb 04 the slowest trains will take 4 h 30 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
08:22AM3h29
Swansea
11:51AMLondon Heathrow Airport
811One-way
0 transfers
Great Western Rail
08:27AM3h54
Swansea
12:21PMLondon Heathrow Airport
851One-way
0 transfers
Great Western Rail
03:29PM3h52
Swansea
07:21PMLondon Heathrow Airport
861One-way
0 transfers
Great Western Rail
11:22AM3h59
Swansea
03:21PMLondon Heathrow Airport
861One-way
0 transfers
Great Western Rail
07:21AM4h30
Swansea
11:51AMLondon Heathrow Airport
871One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for Swansea to London Heathrow Airport

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Swansea to London Heathrow Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €13, and a train costs an average of €50.

Distance: 242 km

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Most popular
Bus

€83

Average price

€23

Average price

Cheapest

3h 41m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 11m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

5h 9m

Average total duration

4h 39m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

Great Western Rail

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National Express

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Live departures

Swansea to London Heathrow Airport train times

The table below shows live departures for Swansea to London Heathrow Airport trains for today, Tuesday, February 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 6:40 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
great_western6:43 AM Swansea
3h44
10:27 AM London Heathrow Airport0 transfersDirect
great_western7:21 AM Swansea
4h30
11:51 AM London Heathrow Airport0 transfersDirect
great_western8:22 AM Swansea
3h29
11:51 AM London Heathrow Airport0 transfersDirect
great_western3:29 PM Swansea
3h52
7:21 PM London Heathrow Airport0 transfersDirect

This is the last train of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Swansea to London Heathrow Airport

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Trains from Swansea to London Heathrow Airport run on average 21 times per day, taking around 3h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €50 but you can travel from only €13 by bus.

The earliest train runs at 04:52, the last at 19:23. The fastest train covers the 242 km distance in 3h 20m.

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 €13
Distance
242 km
Average train duration
3h 11m
Cheapest ticket price
€50
Trains per day
21
Fastest train
3h 20m
First train
04:52
Last train
19:23
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 €13

Train companies: Great Western Rail from Swansea to London Heathrow Airport trainsGreat Western Rail trains will get you between Swansea and London Heathrow Airport from €13. 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
3h 23m
Cheapest Price
€43
Great Western Rail frequency
21 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

FAQs: Trains from Swansea to London Heathrow Airport

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Swansea to London Heathrow Airport 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 London Heathrow Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Swansea to London Heathrow Airport can start from as little as €50 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Swansea to London Heathrow Airport is €83; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from Swansea to London Heathrow Airport is 3h 20m to travel the 242 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest train from Swansea to London Heathrow Airport leaves at 4:52 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The latest train from Swansea to London Heathrow Airport leaves at 7:23 PM.
There are 21 trains a day from Swansea to London Heathrow Airport which require at least one change with Great Western Rail. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
When taking a train from Swansea to London Heathrow Airport, you can count on Great Western Rail for the best way to get you to London Heathrow Airport. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Swansea and London Heathrow Airport and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
A trip to London Heathrow Airport from Swansea is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3h 20m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Swansea to London Heathrow Airport is November.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Swansea and London Heathrow Airport including taking a bus and train.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Swansea to London Heathrow Airport

Swansea
London
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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