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Portsmouth to Swansea Train prices and times
Planning a journey from Portsmouth to Swansea? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as €18.88, with average prices for this route around €39.53. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.
| Departure | Arrival | Operator | Find Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
15:00 Portsmouth & Southsea | 19:30 Swansea |   | Find Tickets |
15:27 Portsmouth & Southsea | 20:14 Swansea | | Find Tickets |
16:00 Portsmouth & Southsea | 20:34 Swansea | | Find Tickets |
16:29 Portsmouth & Southsea | 21:16 Swansea | | Find Tickets |
17:00 Portsmouth & Southsea | 21:32 Swansea | | Find Tickets |
17:29 Portsmouth & Southsea | 21:59 Paris |  | Find Tickets |
Portsmouth to Swansea Train Route Details
First train
04:30
Last train
22:35
Journey time
4 hours 11 minutes
Distance
218 km
Price
€18.88*
How to book cheap train tickets from Portsmouth to Swansea
Traveling in off-peak train times
We recommend buying train tickets from Portsmouth to Swansea 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.
Get 1/3 off with a Railcard
With a Railcard, you can save up to 1/3 on most rail fares. There are different types of Railcards available, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard, each catering to specific groups of travelers. You can discover more about Railcards 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 Portsmouth 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 usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Portsmouth to Swansea ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.
Travel in a group to save 1/3
If you are traveling 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 traveling from Portsmouth to Swansea more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.
Portsmouth to Swansea train ticket types
Save money on your trip from Portsmouth to Swansea with suitable train tickets. It's a great way to spend less!
Off-peak & Super Off-peak tickets
Off-peak tickets are cheaper and offer more flexibility for travel during less busy times. Super Off-Peak tickets are even cheaper and suitable for unconventional schedules.
Return train tickets
Valid for both an outbound and return journey from the same destination on your chosen route.
Advance train tickets
Generally the most cost-effective option, these tickets can be purchased up to 12 weeks in advance of the travel date.
Season train tickets
This is a type of train ticket that allows unlimited travel within two stations for a week, a month, or a year. What’s more, it can save you more than 1/3 on train fares.
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*After comparing the full year of 2023 for SplitTickets and full-price tickets on Trip.com, the average savings rate for SplitTickets is 30%.