Trains from Plymouth to Swansea

Plymouth to Swansea train information

Find your ticket on gopili to identify the different operators for your train connecting Plymouth (South West England) to Swansea (West Wales and The Valleys). The services on board may vary depending on the rail operator.

There are 87 miles between the 2 cities and the average journey time from Plymouth to Swansea is approximately 5h19m. Taking the train is often the fastest option to get to Swansea from Plymouth, and it's also a greener option than driving your car or flying.

Fares can change quickly. We recommend you to launch a search to check the latest available offers.

Best prices for Plymouth to Swansea train tickets

Plymouth - Swansea prices calendar

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

Plymouth - Swansea: the best time to book cheap trains

Cost of the train when booking in advance or at the last minute

The table above is based on the best prices found over the last six months depending on how much time in advance the train is bought. Buying your train from Plymouth to Swansea in advance should enable you to spend less for your trip.

We found tickets available from £41 when booking your ticket 15 days in advance which is 36% cheaper than the best ticket we found when buying your ticket 3 days in advance.

Best prices for Plymouth to Swansea trains

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

Discount Plymouth - Swansea train tickets

The most efficient way to pay less on your Plymouth Swansea train ticket may be to get a railcard. While regional railcards can be obtained in some areas, National railcards enable you to save money on most rail fares across the country. Everyone is eligible to at least 1 of the railcard, even non-UK residents. National railcards available: 16-25 discount card, Senior railcard, Two together discount card, Family and Friends railcard and Disabled persons discount card.

When getting a railcard, the idea is to make savings after several trips. But is it really relevant when taking the train from Plymouth to Swansea? Grab your calculator, taking into account:

A = the railcard cost (i.e.: £30)

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

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

Start by dividing A by B: this will show you the budget from which the card will be worthwile. Then divide that number by C. You will see the average number of trips needed per year to start saving money.

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 Plymouth to Swansea (one way journey).

Railcards enable you to get a third off most rail fares for a year. The Disabled persons railcard costs £20 and the 5 other railcards £30.

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