Swansea to Leicester by train

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: €115.43

• 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.