Swansea to York by train

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Overview: trains from Swansea to York

Find the key information for travelling by train from Swansea to York, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 03:52 View journey
Last train 23:32 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 5hr 16m View journey
Distance (km) 323
Trains / day 39 View all
Cheapest journey CA$137.15 View journey
Avg journey time 6hr 21m
Train operators 9

From Swansea to York by train

Opt for comfortable, green travel and choose to go from Swansea to York by train. With 39 trains per day, you will have various options to choose from. Read on for details on the quickest routes, total travel distance, tips on saving money on tickets and more.

Cost of train tickets between Swansea and York

The cheapest train tickets from Swansea to York start at CA$137.15. If you book a month in advance, tickets cost, on average, . If you wait until a week in advance, expect tickets to be around .

Pro tip: The best way to save on tickets from Swansea to York is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 5 months before the travel date. So if you want to save on your booking, be sure to lock in your tickets as early as possible.

Swansea to York daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to York on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 39 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 03:52: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 22:32: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 03:59: departure of first train on weekends

  • 23:32: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 20 minutes: frequency of train departures

Train travel time and distance from Swansea to York

Trains can complete this route in as little as 5 hours and 16 minutes. The total distance travelled is 323 kilometres.

How far in advance can you reserve train tickets between Swansea and York?

You can secure tickets for travel between Swansea and York up to 5 months in advance. The earlier you book, the better the fares.

Further insights on trains from Swansea to York

Visit our help articles for tips on booking, station navigation, ticket types and other useful information for travelling Europe by train. To get inspired for your upcoming trip, refer to our York city guide.

FAQs about the train journey from Swansea to York

Want to know more about your journey from Swansea to York? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The trip from Swansea to York covers a distance of 323 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.