Newport to Swansea by train

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Overview: trains from Newport to Swansea

Find the key information for travelling by train from Newport to Swansea, 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 00:38 View journey
Last train 23:36 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 1hr 5m View journey
Distance (km) 65
Trains / day 65 View all
Cheapest journey £9.83 View journey
Avg journey time 1hr 14m
Train operators 6

Travelling from Newport to Swansea by train

Want to know how to get from Newport to Swansea by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Newport to Swansea take around 1 hour and 5 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 65 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Newport is scheduled to depart at around  00:57. The last departure is usually at around 22:42 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Newport at around 00:38, with the last train leaving at around 23:36. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 65 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 6 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from £9.79.

We think any time is a great time to visit Swansea, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Swansea.

Is there a direct train from Newport to Swansea?

Yes, there is a direct train from Newport to Swansea.

How long does it take to travel from Newport to Swansea?

The Newport to Swansea train travel takes about 1 hour and 5 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Newport to Swansea train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Swansea leaving Newport at around 00:57 and the last train leaving at around 22:42 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Newport at around 00:38, with the final departure at 23:36.

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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.