Luton to Swansea by train

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Overview: trains from Luton to Swansea

Find the key information for travelling by train from Luton 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 00:04 View journey
Last train 23:33 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 53m View journey
Distance (km) 246
Trains / day 54 View all
Cheapest journey €67.47 View journey
Avg journey time 5hr
Train operators 8

Luton to Swansea by train

Gearing up for an adventure by rail from Luton to Swansea? Read on for essential information about this journey, which spans 246 kilometres.

Cost of a train ticket between Luton and Swansea

The cheapest ticket price along this route is €67.66. Fares naturally increase as the travel date approaches. A month out, expect prices run around , and a week out, fares can hit around on average. Tickets for this journey can be purchased 4 and a half months in advance.

What’s included in the price of a European train ticket

When booking with Rail Europe, you will be prompted to choose the class of service before checking out. We will automatically select the most affordable option. Choosing a more elevated class will increase the cost, but also often includes a number of other perks like elaborate dining menus and extra space. It's good to know that many train operators do include luggage, Wi-Fi and other basic amenities at no extra cost. Seat reservations and meals often do incur a further cost. You can review the terms of service of each type of ticket at checkout.

Train times for travel between Luton and Swansea

If you are taking the train from Luton to Swansea, you will have 54 trains each day (with a departure every 14 minutes) to choose from. Earlier risers can catch the first weekday train at 00:11. If you are looking to jump aboard the last train out of the station, the latest train departs at 23:33. On weekends, the first train departs at 00:04, and the last scheduled train of the day leaves at 23:33.

Luton to Swansea distance and train travel time

The total distance for this route is 246 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 3 hours and 53 minutes.

Booking horizon for travel between Luton and Swansea

Tickets for travel between Luton and Swansea can be booked 4 and a half months in advance. Booking earlier ensures lower prices, so be sure to book as far out as possible.

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 Luton to Swansea

Want to know more about your journey from Luton to Swansea? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total journey from Luton to Swansea is 246 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.