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Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Swansea (SWA)

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40

train journeys
per day

166

miles (267 kms)

3hrs 53 mins

fastest journey

02:46 / 00:41

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

4

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Swansea (SWA)

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On a typical weekday there are 40 scheduled rail journeys between Gatwick Airport and Swansea , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 40 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Gatwick Airport to Swansea is approximately 166 miles (267 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 16 mins.

Elizabeth Line, Thameslink, GWR, Southern are the main train operating companies running services between Gatwick Airport and Swansea.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Gatwick Airport to Swansea. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 53 mins.

Journeys from Gatwick Airport to Swansea Today

  • Mon 22nd Apr
    02:46
    6 hrs 13 mins 2 changes
    08:59
    Gatwick Airport
    Swansea
    Gatwick Airport to Swansea
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    05:11
    4 hrs 22 mins 1 change
    09:33
    Gatwick Airport
    Swansea
    Gatwick Airport to Swansea
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    05:20
    4 hrs 13 mins 2 changes
    09:33
    Gatwick Airport
    Swansea
    Gatwick Airport to Swansea
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:36
    3 hrs 58 mins 2 changes
    10:34
    Gatwick Airport
    Swansea
    Gatwick Airport to Swansea
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:36
    3 hrs 54 mins 2 changes
    11:30
    Gatwick Airport
    Swansea
    Gatwick Airport to Swansea
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:36
    3 hrs 54 mins 2 changes
    12:30
    Gatwick Airport
    Swansea
    Gatwick Airport to Swansea
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:30
    4 hrs 2 mins 1 change
    13:32
    Gatwick Airport
    Swansea
    Gatwick Airport to Swansea
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:36
    3 hrs 56 mins 2 changes
    13:32
    Gatwick Airport
    Swansea
    Gatwick Airport to Swansea
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:29
    4 hrs 1 change
    14:29
    Gatwick Airport
    Swansea
    Gatwick Airport to Swansea
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:36
    3 hrs 53 mins 2 changes
    14:29
    Gatwick Airport
    Swansea
    Gatwick Airport to Swansea
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:29
    4 hrs 2 mins 1 change
    15:31
    Gatwick Airport
    Swansea
    Gatwick Airport to Swansea
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:36
    3 hrs 55 mins 2 changes
    15:31
    Gatwick Airport
    Swansea
    Gatwick Airport to Swansea
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    12:29
    4 hrs 1 min 1 change
    16:30
    Gatwick Airport
    Swansea
    Gatwick Airport to Swansea
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    12:36
    3 hrs 54 mins 2 changes
    16:30
    Gatwick Airport
    Swansea
    Gatwick Airport to Swansea
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    13:29
    4 hrs 1 min 1 change
    17:30
    Gatwick Airport
    Swansea
    Gatwick Airport to Swansea
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    13:36
    3 hrs 54 mins 2 changes
    17:30
    Gatwick Airport
    Swansea
    Gatwick Airport to Swansea
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    14:29
    4 hrs 4 mins 1 change
    18:33
    Gatwick Airport
    Swansea
    Gatwick Airport to Swansea
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    14:36
    3 hrs 57 mins 2 changes
    18:33
    Gatwick Airport
    Swansea
    Gatwick Airport to Swansea
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    14:59
    4 hrs 23 mins 1 change
    19:22
    Gatwick Airport
    Swansea
    Gatwick Airport to Swansea
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    15:06
    4 hrs 16 mins 2 changes
    19:22
    Gatwick Airport
    Swansea
    Gatwick Airport to Swansea

About Gatwick Airport Station

Station name Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Address Gatwick Airport station, South Terminal, Gatwick Airport, West Sussex, RH6 0RD
Managed by GX

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office No

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

About Swansea Station

Station name Swansea (SWA)
Address Swansea station, High Street, Swansea, City & County of Swansea, SA1 1NU
Managed by AW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:15 - 20:00
Saturday 06:15 - 20:00
Sunday 08:00 - 20:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Gatwick Airport and Swansea

The travel time between Gatwick Airport and Swansea by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 16 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 53 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Gatwick Airport and Swansea vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 40 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 02:46, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:41.

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Amenities on trains between Gatwick Airport and Swansea can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Gatwick Airport & Swansea. owever, there are 40 possible journeys which require a change.

Elizabeth Line, Thameslink, GWR, Southern are the main train operating companies running services between Gatwick Airport and Swansea.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Gatwick Airport and Swansea, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.