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Swansea to London Waterloo East train prices and times
Planning a journey from Swansea to London Waterloo East? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as SEK 402.77, with average prices for this route around SEK 521.00. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.
| Departs | Arrives | Operator | Find Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
03:46 Swansea | 08:02 London Waterloo East |   | Find Tickets |
04:59 Swansea | 08:31 London Waterloo East | | Find Tickets |
05:29 Swansea | 09:04 London Waterloo East | | Find Tickets |
05:29 Swansea | 10:36 London Waterloo East |  | Find Tickets |
05:57 Swansea | 09:37 London Waterloo East | | Find Tickets |
06:26 Swansea | 09:58 Paris | | Find Tickets |
Swansea to London Waterloo East train route details
First train
03:46
Last train
21:28
Journey time
3h 32m
Distance
266 km
Price
SEK 402.77*
How to book cheap train tickets from Swansea to London Waterloo East
Season Tickets for frequent travels
For frequent travellers between Swansea and London Waterloo East, consider a Season Ticket, providing unlimited travel between specified stations for different durations, such as weekly, monthly, annually, or flexi. Alongside substantial savings, enjoy the convenience of not having to buy a ticket for each journey.
Network Railcard for Southeast England
By purchasing a Network Railcard for only £30 per year, unlock incredible savings of up to 1/3 on every ticket for your travels within London and the South East. With this Railcard in hand, you can enjoy reduced costs on various ticket types, including Standard or Super Off-Peak Tickets.
Travelling in off-peak train times
We recommend buying train tickets from Swansea to London Waterloo East during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.
Using the Railcard for 1/3 off
You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Swansea to London Waterloo East 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 for greater savings
Splitting tickets involves buying separate, cheaper tickets for different parts of your journey on the same train instead of just one ticket for the entire trip. For instance, if you're travelling from Swansea to London Waterloo East, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket. This method is perfectly legal and often doesn’t require leaving your seat.
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 Swansea to London Waterloo East ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.
Group travels to save 1/3
If you are travelling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making travelling from Swansea to London Waterloo East more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.
Swansea to London Waterloo East train ticket types
Save money on your trip from Swansea to London Waterloo East with suitable train tickets. It's a great way to spend less!
Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak train tickets
Off-Peak tickets are cheaper and more flexible, allowing for travel during less busy times. Super Off-Peak tickets are even cheaper and are perfect for less conventional schedules.
Return train tickets
This ticket includes both the outbound and return journeys, saving you the time and hassle of purchasing separate tickets. With just one ticket, you can travel smoothly along the same route.
Advance train tickets
Typically, the most cost-effective option for train travel. They are usually available for purchase 12 weeks before the travel date.
Season train tickets
These allow unlimited travel between two stations and can save you over 1/3 on train fares.
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*Based on Trip.com ticket data from 2023, Split Tickets provided notably lower prices compared to full-price tickets.