Trains from Southampton to Swansea

Southampton to Swansea train information

• Search for your ticket on gopili to see the different companies for your train from Southampton (South East England) to Swansea (West Wales and The Valleys). The services on board will change depending on the train provider.
• On average, the journey takes normally 3h41m by train to cover the 121 miles to go to Swansea from Southampton. The train duration can vary depending if your train is direct or with changes.
• Prices may vary quickly. We suggest you to make a search to check the latest available offers.

Best prices for Southampton to Swansea train tickets

Southampton - Swansea prices calendar

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

Southampton - 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 Southampton to Swansea are increasing the closer you get to your departure day. According to our data, if you buy your train 15 days in advance, you can find tickets from £32 whereas when purchasing your seat on the day you're travelling, you will need to spend at least £50 for your train. Thus, you may save 38% on the price of your ticket by booking 15 days in advance instead of on the day you're travelling.

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

Best prices for Southampton to Swansea trains

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

Discount Southampton - Swansea train tickets

National Railcards can save you a lot if you're using the train. Depending on your age and your situation, you are able to get one of the five existing railcards: Disabled persons, 16-25, Two together, Senior or Family and Friends railcards. Railcards can help you pay less for your Southampton Swansea train ticket.

Why should I buy a railcard?

To understand the savings that you can make with a railcard, you need to evaluate how many trips you need to make earnings. You will see that commonly only a few trips are needed.

For your calculation, you must include the railcard cost, for instance £30, the discount on each trip (i.e.: 34%) and the cost of your ticket. The average cost of a Southampton Swansea ticket is £50.00 (1).

Divide the railcard cost by the saving: £30/34%= £88. Now divide £88 by £50.00: £88/£50.00 = 1.76. It will take you on average 2 trips from Swansea to Southampton (one way journey) with your railcard to start saving money.

How much do I need to pay for a railcard?

The price to get a Disabled persons railcard is £20 while it will cost you £30 to buy the 16-25, Two together, Family and Friends or the Senior railcard. All of them enable you to save 34% off most rail fares for one year.

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