Trains from Liverpool to Swansea

Liverpool to Swansea train information

Liverpool Swansea train map

Train duration 4h50m
Arrival Swansea, Wales
Departure Liverpool, England
Distance 130 Miles

Which train company can I use?

There are several rail providers across the UK & Europe. By searching for your ticket on gopili, you will be able to see the trains connecting Liverpool in England to Swansea in Wales as well as the rail company for this route.

How much times does it take?

There are 130 miles between the 2 cities and the average journey time from Liverpool to Swansea is approximately 4h50m. Taking the train is often the quickest option to get to Swansea from Liverpool, and it's also more environmentally friendly than driving your car or flying.

What is the price of the train?

Depending how far in advance you purchase your ticket and the travel date, the price of the ticket can vary.

Best prices for Liverpool to Swansea train tickets

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Liverpool - Swansea prices calendar

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

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Ticket prices and availability have been recorded in the last 72 hours from the data provided by our partners.

Liverpool - Swansea: the best time to book cheap trains

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The Prices for train tickets Liverpool to Swansea tend to increase the closer you get to your departure day. Based on our data, if you purchase your ticket 3 days in advance, the price of the ticket starts at £29 whereas when booking on the day you're travelling, you will need to spend at least £56 for your trip. Thus, you will save 48% on the price of your ticket by buying your ticket 3 days in advance as opposed to on the day you're travelling.

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

Best prices for Liverpool to Swansea trains

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

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Liverpool Swansea train

Discount Liverpool - Swansea train tickets

National Railcards can bring you great savings if you're taking the train. Depending on your age and your situation, you might want to get one of the five existing railcards: Disabled persons, 16-25, Two together, Senior or Family and Friends railcards. Railcards can help you make great savings for your Liverpool Swansea train ticket.

  • If you want to understand how much you can save with a railcard, you have to estimate the number of journeys you need to save money. You will see that most of the time, only a few trips are needed.

    For your evaluation, you need to include the cost of your railcard, i.e £30, how much you're saving on each journey (i.e.: 34%) as well as the cost of your ticket. The average fare of a Liverpool Swansea ticket is £50.00 (1).

    Divide the cost of your railcard by the discount: £30/34%= £88. Then divide £88 by £50.00: £88/£50.00 = 1.76. You will need to make approximately 2 trips from Swansea to Liverpool (one way trip) with your railcard to be profitable.

  • All railcards cost £30 except the Disabled persons railcard for which you will pay £20. Railcards give you 34% off most train fares, so you will save 1/3 on most rail fares.

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

Train Journey Average price without railcard(1) With a railcard 34% off(2) Saving based on a one-way trip Number of return trips to pay off the cost
Liverpool to Swansea train £50.00 £33.33 £16.67 1.76

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

(2)Price calculated with an average reduction of 34% on train tickets fare