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Bristol to Swansea by train
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First train08:08
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Last train00:28
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Avg changes0
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Fastest journey1hr 28m
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Distance97 kilometres
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Trains per day63
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Avg. journey time1hr 38m
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Train operators
Travelling from Bristol to Swansea by train
Fast trains from Bristol to Swansea take around 1 hour and 28 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 97 kilometres. There are frequent services on the rail route between Bristol and Swansea.
1. Are there direct trains from Bristol to Swansea?
Direct trains from Bristol to Swansea have been found.
We usually find around 62 direct trains on the route from Bristol to Swansea every weekday.
Trains are typically more frequent on weekends, when we found around 65 departures.
2. How long is the train journey from Bristol to Swansea?
The Bristol to Swansea train travel time is normally about 1 hour and 28 minutes, whatever time you make the journey.
3. What are the Bristol to Swansea train times and schedule?
On weekdays the earliest direct train to Swansea is usually scheduled to depart Bristol around 08:08 and the last train is around 00:28. At weekends the first train of the day leaves Bristol around 09:04, and the last at 00:17.

What's the Bristol to Swansea train price?
The earlier you book the better, and the cheapest tickets we've found for trains from Bristol to Swansea are $13.73.
Trains departing 30 days in advance will cost around $16 while booking 7 days in advance the price is around $17. Booking on the day of travel is likely to be more expensive, so it is worth booking in advance if you can to save money.
When to book Bristol to Swansea train tickets?
Trains in the UK usually open for booking around 3 months in advance. If booking is not yet open for your dates then you can set a booking alert to receive an email on the day that the cheapest tickets are released for your journey from Bristol to Swansea by train.
Which train companies operate between Bristol and Swansea?
More than one train company operates on the route from Bristol to Swansea, so you’ll be travelling with one or more of the following rail operators:
- First Great Western
- GWR
- Great Western Railway
You can check which train you’ll be travelling on by looking for the train name in search results.
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