The cheapest and fastest trains from Swansea to Swindon
Cheapest price
€37
Average price
€44
Fastest journey
1 h 58 m
Average duration
2 h 43 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
150 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Swansea to Swindon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Swansea to Swindon will cost around €44 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €37.
Of the 2 trains that leave Swansea for Swindon on Sun, Dec 14, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 14 the direct trains cover the 150 km distance in an average of 2 h 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 58 m .
On Sun, Dec 14 the slowest trains will take 3 h 27 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.




Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Swansea to Swindon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swansea to Swindon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €29, and a train costs an average of €13.
Distance: 150 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€41 Average price | €40 Average price Cheapest |
2h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 58m Average total duration 3h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Swansea to Swindon train times
The table below shows live departures for Swansea to Swindon trains for tomorrow, Sunday, December 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:32 AM Swansea | 3h27 | 12:59 PM Swindon | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Swansea to Swindon
Trains from Swansea to Swindon run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €13 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:02. The fastest train covers the 150 km distance in 1h 53m.
Distance 150 km |
Average train duration 2h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price €13 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 53m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:02 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western, Transport for Wales from Swansea to Swindon trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western, Transport for Wales trains will get you between Swansea and Swindon from €13. 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 Swansea to Swindon
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Swansea to Swindon 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 Swindon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Swansea, which is located around 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Swindon, located 1.1 miles (1.7 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Swansea to Swindon
- 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
- Car Park: Mariners Road (until 30 April 2019). Thereafter please use the top level of Ivy Street (High Street) multistorey car park.
- 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
- 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
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: On Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at the bus stops on High Street outside the station
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:30 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via subway and the lifts via the main entrance subway
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Accessible low-level Pay Phone is available at the station main concourse. Please request staff assistance if you need to
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilets are located on Platform 1 and 4
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Platform 4
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Front of station, short stay car park and platforms 1 and 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Drop off Station Approach / Pick Up Front of the station (Small Ops both drop/pick up on Station Approach)
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