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Trip Summary
There are 14 daily trains from Swansea to Crawley. Traveling by train from Swansea to Crawley usually takes around 4 hours and 44 minutes, but the fastest Great Western Railway + Connections train can make the trip in 4 hours and 20 minutes.
| Distance | 166 mi (267 km) |
| Fastest train | 4h 20m |
| Lowest price | $161.19 |
| Most frequent service | Great Western Railway + Connections |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Swansea to Crawley?
2 train services operate from Swansea to Crawley. Great Western Railway + Connections usually has more trains scheduled, with 11 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arriva Trains Wales + Connections | 3 | 4h 56m | $161.19 |
| Great Western Railway + Connections | 11 | 4h 42m | $161.19 |
Arriva Trains Wales + Connections train tickets from Swansea to Crawley start from $161, and on average cost . Daily there are 3 Arriva Trains Wales + Connections schedules to Crawley. Arriva Trains Wales + Connections in Swansea leaves from Swansea Train Station . And in Crawley trains arrive at Crawley Train Station and one other train station.
From Swansea to Crawley train travel on Arriva Trains Wales + Connections takes 4 hours and 56 minutes. If you are looking to get to Crawley faster, Arriva Trains Wales + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 4 hours and 20 minutes.
Great Western Railway + Connections train tickets from Swansea to Crawley start from $161, and on average cost . Daily there are 11 Great Western Railway + Connections schedules to Crawley. Great Western Railway + Connections in Swansea leaves from Swansea Train Station . And in Crawley trains arrive at Three Bridges and 2 other train stations.
From Swansea to Crawley train travel on Great Western Railway + Connections takes 4 hours and 42 minutes. If you are looking to get to Crawley faster, Great Western Railway + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 4 hours and 20 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Swansea and Crawley is approximately 166 miles, or 267 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 4 hours and 44 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 4 hours and 20 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Wednesday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Swansea to Crawley. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Wednesday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Wednesday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Swansea at 10:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 12:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 14 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
City Information
Swansea
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Swansea is a coastal city in the southwest of Wales. With its sweeping coastline and diverse city, this historically industrial town has so much to offer. A visit to Swansea would be incomplete without a visit to one, or all, of its magnificent beaches and peninsulas. Swansea Bay makes a great picnic stop on a warm day, with its soft sand, blue waters, and plentiful ice cream parlors.
The Gower Peninsula, famous for being the U.K.'s first Area of Outstanding National Beauty, provides a great place to experience the real Wales, with its dramatic limestone cliffs, wild moors, and diverse ecology; it's definitely worth the short car drive from the city.
If the weather drives you indoors, then visit the National Waterfront Museum to learn about the industrial and maritime history of Wales. Swansea is also home to a large indoor market where you can explore independent retailers' goods and indulge in the many local delicacies on offer.
With its major road links and park-and-ride car parks, Swansea is easy to reach by car. Direct trains also run from many major cities, including London and Manchester, via the Great Western Railway. National Express and Megabus also provide frequent bus services to the city.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Swansea?
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Link to image attributionMain departure station: Swansea Train Station
Trains to Swansea arrive at the Swansea Train Station on the northern edge of the city center. Opened in 1850, the station overlooks the Swansea Canal to the east. The historic building is not huge but includes a coffee shop and essential amenities. It is the terminus of regular services from London and serves as an intermediate stop for hourly Great Western Railways trains between Cardiff, West Wales, and Manchester. Transport for Wales operates additional routes from Swansea to cities throughout Wales.
All train stations in Swansea:
Swansea Train Station
Where is the train station in Crawley?
Main arrival station: Ifield Station
There are more train stations and stops in Crawley than most cities. Most trains from Swansea will stop at one (or more) of the 3 following stations in Crawley:
Train stations in Crawley:
Ifield Station
Three Bridges
Crawley Train Station
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