Portsmouth to Swansea by train

From Portsmouth to Swansea by train

Opt for comfortable, green travel and choose to go from Portsmouth to Swansea by train. With 15 trains per day, you will have various options to choose from. Read on for details on the quickest routes, total travel distance, tips on saving money on tickets and more.

Train cost between Portsmouth to Swansea

Getting from Portsmouth to Swansea by rail typically costs €107.23, but runs about if booked a month in advance. If you wait until 7 days before departure, prices increase to . Booking as early as possible helps you find the lowest cost tickets, but that’s not the only way to save.

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Train times for travel between Portsmouth and Swansea

If you are taking the train from Portsmouth to Swansea, you will have 15 trains each day (with a departure every 1 hour) to choose from. Earlier risers can catch the first weekday train at 04:30. If you are looking to jump aboard the last train out of the station, the latest train departs at 23:19. On weekends, the first train departs at 05:19, and the last scheduled train of the day leaves at 23:19.

What are the travel time and distance for trains from Portsmouth to Swansea?

On this route spanning 220 kilometres in total, the fastest journey takes 4 hours and 1 minute.

When do tickets between Portsmouth and Swansea go on sale?

Travellers can book train journeys between Portsmouth and Swansea 5 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.

Further insights on trains from Portsmouth to Swansea

Visit our help articles for tips on booking, station navigation, ticket types and other useful information for travelling Europe by train. To get inspired for your upcoming trip, refer to our Swansea city guide.