Trains from Swansea to Leeds

Swansea to Leeds train information

Swansea Leeds train map

Train duration 6h30m
Arrival Leeds, England
Departure Swansea, Wales
Distance 181 Miles

The journey from Swansea, situated in Wales and Leeds, which is in England is well served by trains. Use our travel search engine to search for your ticket and see the rail company for this journey.

There are 181 miles between both cities and the average train duration connecting Swansea to Leeds is normally 6h30m. Travelling by train is normally the quickest solution to go to Leeds from Swansea, and it's also more environmentally friendly than taking your car or using the plane.

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

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

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The Prices for train tickets Swansea to Leeds tend to increase the closer you get to your departure day. Based on our data, if you purchase your ticket 15 days in advance, the price of the ticket starts at £31 whereas when booking on the day you're travelling, you will need to spend at least £71 for your trip. Thus, you will save 57% on the price of your ticket by buying your ticket 15 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 Swansea to Leeds trains

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

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Willing to travel for cheap? Many railcards and deals exist to pay less for your Swansea Leeds 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 trips. But is it really worth it when taking the train from Swansea to Leeds? Check with your calculator, taking into account:

    A = the railcard cost (i.e.: £30)

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

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

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

    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 Leeds (one way journey).

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