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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Swansea to London
- Cheapest price on Nov 14
- €71
- Average ticket price on Nov 14
- €77
- Fastest journey on Nov 14
- 2 h 46 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 14
- 2 h 49 m
- Trains on Nov 14
- 21
- Distance
- 264 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Swansea to London 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 will cost around €77 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €71.
On Sat, Nov 14, we found 21 trains from Swansea to London, including 18 direct services.
On Sat, Nov 14 the direct trains cover the 264 km distance in an average of 2 h 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 46 m .
On Sat, Nov 14 the slowest trains will take 2 h 50 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.
C422931:20 PM 2h54 Swansea station (SWA) 4:14 PM London Paddington (PAD) €71 1 One-way 0 transfers- W35165
5:52 AM 2h52 Swansea station (SWA) 8:44 AM London Paddington (PAD) €71 1 One-way 0 transfers - W35168
6:23 AM 2h51 Swansea station (SWA) 9:14 AM London Paddington (PAD) €71 1 One-way 0 transfers - W35164
5:25 AM 2h46 Swansea station (SWA) 8:11 AM London Paddington (PAD) €71 1 One-way 0 transfers - W35158
3:56 AM 3h18 Swansea station (SWA) 7:14 AM London Paddington (PAD) €71 1 One-way 0 transfers
- W35164
5:25 AM 2h46 Swansea station (SWA) 8:11 AM London Paddington (PAD) €71 1 One-way 0 transfers - C42291
12:24 PM 2h48 Swansea station (SWA) 3:12 PM London Paddington (PAD) €76 1 One-way 0 transfers - W35203
6:23 PM 2h49 Swansea station (SWA) 9:12 PM London Paddington (PAD) €76 1 One-way 0 transfers - W35181
10:23 AM 2h50 Swansea station (SWA) 1:13 PM London Paddington (PAD) €81 1 One-way 0 transfers - C42290
9:23 AM 2h50 Swansea station (SWA) 12:13 PM London Paddington (PAD) €81 1 One-way 0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Train from Swansea to London
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Trains from Swansea to London run on average 21 times per day, taking around 3h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €40 but you can travel from only €8 by bus.
There are 15 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:07, the last at 22:58. The fastest train covers the 264 km distance in 2h 38m.
Distance 264 km |
Average train duration 3h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price €40 |
Trains per day 21 |
Direct trains 15 |
Fastest train 2h 38m |
First train 12:07 AM |
Last train 10:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 42 days |
Live departures
Swansea to London train times
The table below shows live departures for Swansea to London trains for today, Friday, November 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G15047+ G39195 | Delayed 12:50 PM 11:27 AMSwansea station (SWA) | 3h17 | 2:44 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
| W35188 | On time 1:22 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 2h47 | 4:09 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G15048+Y62516 | Delayed 2:54 PM 1:52 PMSwansea station (SWA) | 2h49 | 4:41 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
| G15049 | On time 2:22 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 2h50 | 5:12 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W35435 | On time 3:22 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 2h51 | 6:13 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W35196+G39219 | Delayed 4:50 PM 3:27 PMSwansea station (SWA) | 3h14 | 6:41 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
| W35198 | On time 4:22 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 2h54 | 7:16 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W35200+G39231 | Delayed 5:50 PM 4:27 PMSwansea station (SWA) | 3h17 | 7:44 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
| G15050 | On time 5:22 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 2h52 | 8:14 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W35202 | On time 6:23 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 2h47 | 9:10 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W35437 | On time 7:19 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 2h50 | 10:09 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G15051 | On time 8:23 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 2h48 | 11:11 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, November 14 | |||||
| W35158 | 3:56 AM Swansea station (SWA) | 3h18 | 7:14 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W35164 | 5:25 AM Swansea station (SWA) | 2h46 | 8:11 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W35165 | 5:52 AM Swansea station (SWA) | 2h52 | 8:44 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W35168 | 6:23 AM Swansea station (SWA) | 2h51 | 9:14 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C42288 | 6:54 AM Swansea station (SWA) | 2h50 | 9:44 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W35172 | 7:22 AM Swansea station (SWA) | 2h51 | 10:13 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W35174 | 7:47 AM Swansea station (SWA) | 2h57 | 10:44 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C42289 | 8:22 AM Swansea station (SWA) | 2h52 | 11:14 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C42290 | 9:23 AM Swansea station (SWA) | 2h50 | 12:13 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W35181 | 10:23 AM Swansea station (SWA) | 2h50 | 1:13 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W35184 | 11:21 AM Swansea station (SWA) | 2h51 | 2:12 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C42291 | 12:24 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 2h48 | 3:12 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FAQs: Trains from Swansea to London
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popular train stations
Popular train stations from Swansea to London
Most Swansea to London trains use the Swansea to Heathrow Terminal 5 station pair, with some services arriving at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3. Use this guide to compare Swansea and London train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Swansea station do trains to London leave from?
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.
Which London station do trains from Swansea arrive at?
Getting to Heathrow Terminal 5 from London city centre
Heathrow Terminal 5 is 25 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
Heathrow Terminal 5 train station facilities and services
Heathrow Terminal 5 has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Ticket Office.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Heathrow Terminal 5.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Heathrow Terminal 5: Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Heathrow Terminal 5: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 from London city centre
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 is 23 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 train station facilities and services
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3. ATMs are available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3: Parking, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Heathrow Terminal 4 from London city centre
Heathrow Terminal 4 is 22 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
Heathrow Terminal 4 train station facilities and services
Heathrow Terminal 4 has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Heathrow Terminal 4. ATMs are available at Heathrow Terminal 4.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Heathrow Terminal 4.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Heathrow Terminal 4: Parking, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Heathrow Terminal 4: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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