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Outbound fromLoughborough to Swansea by train
It takes an average of 6h 23m to travel from Loughborough to Swansea by train, over a distance of around 141 miles (227 km). There are normally 32 trains per day travelling from Loughborough to Swansea and tickets for this journey start from £100.90 when you book in advance.
| First train | 06:00 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 00:39 | |
| Departure station | Loughborough | |
| Arrival station | Swansea | |
| Journey time | From 4h 9m | |
| Distance | 141 miles (227 km) | |
| Frequency | 32 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £100.90 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, East Midlands Railway, Transport for Wales |
Take the train from Loughborough to Swansea in 4 hours 9 minutes
If you want to travel from Loughborough to Swansea by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Loughborough to Swansea by train to take around 6 hours 23 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 4 hours 9 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 32 trains per day running on this route, which spans 141 miles (227 km). You'll have to make 2 changes along the way on your journey to Swansea. You can travel on this route with either Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales or East Midlands Railway. As the main train operators on this route, all offer comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
Train tickets from Loughborough to Swansea start from £100.90 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
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Cheap train tickets from Loughborough to Swansea
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Loughborough to Swansea is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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