Exeter to Swansea by train
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Overview: trains from Exeter to Swansea
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Thinking about travelling from Exeter to Swansea by train? Here’s everything you need to know to maximise your experience along this train journey.
Train cost between Exeter and Swansea
Average fares along this route:
The cheapest ticket price: £53.84
Ticket price when booked 30 days in advance:
Ticket price when booked 7 days in advance:
Finding cheap train tickets
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Exeter to Swansea train schedule
The earliest weekday train along this route departs at 01:01.
The latest weekday train along this route departs at 21:49.
The earliest weekend train along this route departs at 06:23.
The latest weekend train along this route departs at 21:15.
44 trains run along this route each day.
Trains leave the station every 10 minutes.
Exeter to Swansea distance and train travel time
The total distance for this route is 104 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 2 hours and 55 minutes.
How far in advance can you reserve train tickets between Exeter and Swansea?
You can secure tickets for travel between Exeter and Swansea up to 4 and a half months in advance. The earlier you book, the better the fares.
Making your Exeter to Swansea travels smooth and enjoyable
Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: Swansea.
FAQs about the train journey from Exeter to Swansea
Want to know more about your journey from Exeter to Swansea? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
The train journey between Exeter and Swansea covers 104 kilometres.
The cheapest ticket on this route runs £53.84. When booked 30 days in advance, tickets cost . If booked 7 days in advance, tickets can cost around .
Tickets for this journey become available 4 and a half months before the travel date.
The fastest journey by train is 2 hours and 55 minutes.
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