Stoke-on-Trent to Swansea by train

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Overview: trains from Stoke-on-Trent to Swansea

Find the key information for travelling by train from Stoke-on-Trent 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 06:05 View journey
Last train 22:41 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 47m View journey
Distance (km) 195
Trains / day 30 View all
Cheapest journey £142.49 View journey
Avg journey time 4hr 26m
Train operators 11

Explore Stoke-on-Trent to Swansea by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Stoke-on-Trent to Swansea aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.

Train travel between Stoke-on-Trent and Swansea: train ticket prices

Cost of train tickets from Stoke-on-Trent to Swansea:

  • Cheapest tickets: £142.49

  • Cost of tickets when booked 30 days in advance:

  • Cost of tickets when booked 7 days in advance:

Tickets go on sale 3 months in advance.

Train schedule for travel between Stoke-on-Trent and Swansea

While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 30 trains make this journey of 195 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Stoke-on-Trent is at 06:05 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 21:08.

During the weekend, 06:06 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 22:41 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 19 minutes.

Travel time and distance between Stoke-on-Trent and Swansea

The route’s fastest journey takes 3 hours and 47 minutes, covering a total of 195 kilometres.

When do tickets between Stoke-on-Trent and Swansea go on sale?

Travellers can book train journeys between Stoke-on-Trent and Swansea 3 months before the travel date. The earlier you book, the better the price. Stay informed about ticket availability by setting up a personalised booking alert with Rail Europe.

Maximising your travels to Swansea

For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Swansea.

FAQs about the train journey from Stoke-on-Trent to Swansea

Want to know more about your journey from Stoke-on-Trent 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 Stoke-on-Trent and Swansea spans 195 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.