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Trip Summary
8 trains operate daily from Ledbury to Swansea. The train trip from Ledbury to Swansea is usually about 3 hours and 12 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest West Midlands Railway + Connections train can get you there in as little as 2 hours and 26 minutes.
| Distance | 71 mi (114 km) |
| Fastest train | 2h 26m |
| Lowest price | €24.12 |
| Most frequent service | West Midlands Railway + Connections |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Ledbury to Swansea?
2 train services operate from Ledbury to Swansea. West Midlands Railway + Connections usually has more trains scheduled, with 6 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Western Railway + Connections | 2 | 3h 0m | €53.30 |
| West Midlands Railway + Connections | 6 | 3h 17m | €35.35 |
Great Western Railway + Connections train tickets from Ledbury to Swansea start from €53, and on average cost . Daily there are 2 Great Western Railway + Connections schedules to Swansea. Great Western Railway + Connections in Ledbury leaves from Ledbury Train Station . And in Swansea trains arrive at Swansea Train Station .
From Ledbury to Swansea train travel on Great Western Railway + Connections takes 3 hours and 0 minutes. If you are looking to get to Swansea faster, Great Western Railway + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 26 minutes.
West Midlands Railway + Connections train tickets from Ledbury to Swansea start from €24, and on average cost . Daily there are 6 West Midlands Railway + Connections schedules to Swansea. West Midlands Railway + Connections in Ledbury leaves from Ledbury Train Station . And in Swansea trains arrive at Swansea Train Station .
From Ledbury to Swansea train travel on West Midlands Railway + Connections takes 3 hours and 17 minutes. If you are looking to get to Swansea faster, West Midlands Railway + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 26 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Saturday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Ledbury to Swansea. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Saturday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Saturday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Ledbury at 06:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 22:00. 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 8 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.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Swansea to Ledbury.
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 parlours.
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 coach services to the city.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Ledbury?
Main departure station: Ledbury Train Station
There is one train station in Ledbury.
All train stations in Ledbury:
Ledbury Train Station
Where is the train station in Swansea?
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Link to image attributionMain arrival 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.
Train stations in Swansea:
Swansea Train Station
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