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Aberystwyth to Swansea Train prices and times

Looking to travel from Aberystwyth to Swansea? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as $8.36, with average prices for this route around $8.36.

To get the best deals, we recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
14:35 3 hours 11 minutes, Changes required Aberystwyth	17:46 Swansea	Find Tickets
15:35 3 hours 10 minutes, Changes required Aberystwyth	18:45 Swansea	Find Tickets
16:35 3 hours 13 minutes, Changes required Aberystwyth	19:48 Swansea	Find Tickets
17:35 3 hours 14 minutes, Changes required Aberystwyth	20:49 Swansea	Find Tickets
18:35 3 hours 46 minutes, Changes required Aberystwyth	22:21 Swansea	Find Tickets
20:35 2 hours 52 minutes, Changes required Aberystwyth	23:27 Paris	Find Tickets

Aberystwyth to Swansea Train Route Details

First train

05:35

Last train

22:35

Departure station

Aberystwyth

Arrival station

Swansea

Journey time

2 hours 52 minutes

Distance

89 km

Price

$8.36*

Train operators

Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales

How to book cheap train tickets from Aberystwyth to Swansea

Traveling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Aberystwyth to Swansea can result in significant cost savings.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Aberystwyth to Swansea for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Aberystwyth to Swansea, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Aberystwyth to Swansea ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make traveling from Aberystwyth to Swansea more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Aberystwyth to Swansea train ticket types

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Aberystwyth to Swansea Train prices and times

Aberystwyth to Swansea Train Route Details