Trains from Swansea to Glasgow

Swansea to Glasgow train information

• Find your ticket on gopili to identify the different operators for your train from Swansea (West Wales and The Valleys) to Glasgow (South Western Scotland). The services on board will vary depending on the rail provider.
• There are 294 miles between both cities and the average train duration connecting Swansea to Glasgow is normally 12h11m. Travelling by train is normally the fastest solution to go to Glasgow from Swansea, and it's also a greener option than taking your car or using the plane.
• Prices may vary quickly. We suggest you to make a search to see the latest available offers.

Best prices for Swansea to Glasgow train tickets

Swansea - Glasgow prices calendar

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

Swansea - Glasgow: the best time to book cheap trains

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

Generally, the earlier you buy your train ticket, the cheaper it will be but there can be some exceptions. We collected the data from the last six months in order to find the best time to purchase your train tickets Swansea to Glasgow. The figures illustrate that buying your train from Swansea to Glasgow in advance is not always cheaper.

We found tickets at £84 when purchasing your ticket 3 days in advance while you will have to pay a minimum of £149 if you get your seat 7 days in advance. Thus, based on our data, the best time to purchase your seat is 3 days in advance as it is 44% cheaper than 7 days in advance.

Best prices for Swansea to Glasgow trains

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

Discount Swansea - Glasgow train tickets

Willing to travel for cheap? Many railcards and deals exist to pay less for your Swansea Glasgow 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 many types of railcards available: 16-25 railcard, Two together railcard, Family and Friends Railcard, Senior railcard, Disabled persons railcard.

When purchasing a railcard, you want to save money after several journeys. But is it really worth it when travelling from Swansea to Glasgow? Check with your calculator, considering:

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

B = average saving with the railcard (i.e.: 34%)

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

Initially, divide A by B: this will give you the budget from which the card will be profitable. Now divide that number by C. The result is the minimum number of journeys needed throughout the duration of the railcard's validity to be profitable.

In our example, A/B = £30/34% = £88.00. Then, 88/£50.00 = 1.76. Your railcard will be worthwile once you will have done at least 2 trips from Swansea to Glasgow (one way trip).

All railcards cost £30 except the Disabled persons railcard that costs £20. Railcards enable you to get 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