Skip to contentTrainline homepage
RailcardsBusiness

No tickets in your basket.

Why not plan a trip?

My Bookings
Loading...
Loading...

Trains from Coventry to Swansea

Booking.com

ExternalLinkExternalLink

Open Booking.com in a new tab with places to stay on your trip

Avanti West Coast
Chiltern Railways

Compare prices from over 270 rail and coach companies in Europe

Icon of trainline-phone-tickets.svg

Buy your tickets with us and easily find them on your phone

Icon of trainline-safe-payments.svg

Safely pay with PayPal, Visa and all international payment cards

Looking for the cheapest date to travel?

Within 7 days

Outbound from

Within 1 month

Outbound from

Within 3 months

Outbound from
Low prices found by our customers
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
12Today14 Okt.15161718192021222324252627282930311 Nov.2345678
Each fare is the lowest adult economy ticket fare found by our customers on Trainline. Fares booked further in advance than the dates displayed may be cheaper. Prices are updated daily, subject to change and indicative of price last update. Limited availability. Discount cards and coach journeys excluded, prices exclusive of booking fee.
  1. Home
  2. Train times
  3. Coventry to Swansea

Trains to Swansea from Coventry

It takes an average of 5h 47m to travel from Coventry to Swansea by train, over a distance of around 116 miles (187 km). There are normally 54 trains per day travelling from Coventry to Swansea and tickets for this journey start from £46.90 when you book in advance.

First train

04:43

Last train

01:20

Departure stationCoventry
Arrival stationSwansea
Journey time

From 3h 24m

Distance

116 miles (187 km)

Frequency

54 trains per day

Changes

1 change

Price

From £46.90

Train operators

Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Transport for Wales

What are the train times from Coventry to Swansea?

Check out the next trains departing from Coventry to Swansea for Tuesday 13th October 2026 using our handy timetable below, including platform and live travel information. You can view the full day timetable or search for a different date here.
DepartsArrivesDuration
12:4516:293h 44m, 2 changes
13:2617:304h 4m, 1 change
14:0617:303h 24m, 2 changes
14:2618:344h 8m, 1 change
14:4518:343h 49m, 2 changes
15:2619:304h 4m, 1 change
15:3619:033h 27m, 2 changes
16:0619:303h 24m, 2 changes
16:2620:344h 8m, 1 change
16:3620:123h 36m, 2 changes

Travel by train from Coventry to Swansea

Looking to travel from Coventry to Swansea by train? You've come to the right place!

Generally, the train from Coventry to Swansea takes around 5 hours 47 minutes, but can take just 3 hours 24 minutes on the fastest services. There are up to 54 trains per day from Coventry to Swansea.

You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line.

Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales and South Western Railway trains run on this route.

Book your ticket from £46.90 for this journey. Booking early is one of the most effective ways to save money.

Start your search for train tickets from Coventry to Swansea in our Journey Planner.

What do people frequently ask about the train journey from Coventry to Swansea?

Want to know more about your journey from Coventry to Swansea? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How do I travel from Coventry to Swansea?

You can get from Coventry to Swansea by train in 5 hours and 47 minutes on average, with the fastest journeys taking just 3 hours and 24 minutes. Check out our Journey Planner for more details.

How long does the train from Coventry to Swansea take?

The average journey time by train between Coventry and Swansea is 5 hours and 47 minutes, with around 54 trains per day running on this route. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.

How much does the train from Coventry to Swansea cost?

Train tickets from Coventry to Swansea can start from as little as £46.90 when you book in advance and are usually more expensive when purchased on the day. Prices can also vary depending on the time of day, route and class you book.

What's the fastest journey time between Coventry and Swansea by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Coventry to Swansea is 3 hours and 24 minutes.

How do I find cheap train tickets from Coventry to Swansea?

As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.

1. Book in advance

Train tickets from Coventry to Swansea start at £46.90§ one way for a Standard Class ticket if you book in advance. UK train companies usually release Advance tickets up to 12 weeks ahead of time, and these can be cheaper than tickets bought on the day of travel.

2. Sign up to Ticket Alert

If you're planning a trip more than 12 weeks ahead, sign up to our Ticket Alert to get notified when Advance tickets are released for your travel date.

3. Use a Railcard

National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel throughout the year. Buy one with us and you'll be able to store it digitally in our app, so you'll always have it on your travels.

4. Book split tickets

Our handy feature SplitSave will 'split' your train journey into multiple tickets, which can be much cheaper than buying a single ticket. Find out more about split tickets.

5. Travel Off-Peak

If you can be flexible with your travel times, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets are usually cheaper in the UK. Generally, Off-Peak times are any time at weekends and outside of Monday to Friday morning and evening rush hours.

6. Consider a Season Ticket

Best for commuters, if you catch a train on the same route more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly, weekly and flexi options available, find out if a Season Ticket for Coventry to Swansea is right for you.

For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.

§Advance adult single fare. Excludes booking fee. Prices seen by Trainline customers in the last 30 days. Availability limited.
† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

Looking for more ideas?

Europe’s leading train and coach app

We help customers across Europe make more than 172,000 smarter journeys every day.

Get a link