Trains from Leicester to Swansea

Leicester to Swansea train information

• Find your ticket on gopili to identify the different operators for your train between Leicester (East Midlands England) to Swansea (West Wales and The Valleys). The services on board can vary depending on the rail company.
• There are 139 miles between the two cities and the average duration between Leicester to Swansea is around 4h55m. Train travel is most of the time the quickest way to travel to Swansea from Leicester, and it's also more environmentally friendly than driving or taking the plane.
• Prices can vary depending on when you travel or how long in advance you buy your ticket.

Best prices for Leicester to Swansea train tickets

Leicester - Swansea prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Leicester to Swansea by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

Leicester - Swansea: the best time to book cheap trains

Price of the ticket when booking in advance or at the last minute

The Prices for train tickets Leicester to Swansea will increase the closer you get to your departure day. If we look at our data, if you book your seat 7 days in advance, tickets should be available from £45 whereas when buying your ticket on the day you're travelling, you will need to spend at least £76 for your journey. Thus, you can save 40% on the price of your ticket by purchasing your seat 7 days in advance rather than on the day you're travelling.

The results are based on the best fares found over the past 6 months when buying in advance versus at the last minute.

Best prices for Leicester to Swansea trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Leicester and Swansea by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Swansea to Leicester and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

Discount Leicester - Swansea train tickets

Looking to travel for less? Many railcards and discounts are available to pay less for your Leicester Swansea train ticket and make even more savings on your tickets: special train fares for children, railcards for all ages, group travel, or charity discount. There are different types of railcards available: 16-25 railcard, Two together railcard, Family and Friends Railcard, Senior railcard, Disabled persons railcard.

When getting a railcard, the idea is to make savings after several journeys. But is it really relevant when travelling from Leicester to Swansea? Grab your calculator, considering:

A = the cost of the railcard (i.e.: £30)

B = average discount offered by the railcard (i.e.: 34%)

C = average fare for a Leicester Swansea ticket (i.e.: £50.00)(1)

Start by dividing A by B: this will give you the budget from which the card will be worthwile. Then divide that number by C. You will see the average number of journeys needed per year to be profitable.

In our example, A/B = £30/34% = £88.00. Then, 88/£50.00 = 1.76. Your railcard will be worth the investment after on average 2 trips from Leicester to Swansea (one way trip).

All railcards cost £30 except the Disabled persons railcard that costs £20. Railcards enable you to get 34% off most adult fares, hence you will save 1/3 on most train tickets.

⁽¹⁾Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey