Swansea to Leicester by train
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Overview: trains from Swansea to Leicester
Find the key information for travelling by train from Swansea to Leicester, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.
Explore Swansea to Leicester by train
Thinking about travelling from Swansea to Leicester by train? Here’s everything you need to know to maximise your experience along this train journey.
Cost of train travel from Swansea to Leicester
Here is the average ticket cost on trains from Swansea to Leicester:
Cheapest ticket: US$128.01
Pricing when booking a month in advance:
Pricing when booking a week in advance:
Comparing train prices with Rail Europe
Train routes may be served by one, two, three or more operators, each providing a different travel experience with its own particular services. Similar to airlines, some train operators offer no-frills services without luxury perks, but at a lower cost. Other providers guarantee an elevated level of service, which can include perks like fine dining, a welcome cocktail and access to impressive travel lounges in certain stations. These tickets run a bit higher. When planning travel, use Rail Europe to compare all different operators, compare fares and classes of service in one single location.
Swansea to Leicester departure timetable
On this route, 57 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Swansea at 03:52 and the last leaving at 22:32 during the week.
For weekend travel to Leicester, the earliest departure is at 03:44 and the last one is at 23:31. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 5 minutes.
Swansea to Leicester distance and train travel time
The total distance for this route is 223 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 4 hours and 10 minutes.
Booking horizon for travel between Swansea and Leicester
Tickets for travel between Swansea and Leicester can be booked 5 months in advance. Booking earlier ensures lower prices, so be sure to book as far out as possible.
Making your Swansea to Leicester travels smooth and enjoyable
Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: Leicester.
FAQs about the train journey from Swansea to Leicester
Want to know more about your journey from Swansea to Leicester? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
The total journey from Swansea to Leicester is 223 kilometres.
The cheapest fare for this route is US$128.01. When booking 30 days in advance, tickets cost . A ticket bought 7 days before travel typically costs .
Tickets for travel between Swansea to Leicester are available 5 months before departure.
The fastest journey on this route takes 4 hours and 10 minutes.
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