Trains from Chester to Swansea

Chester to Swansea train information

The trip between Chester, located in England and Swansea, situated in Wales is well served by trains. Use our travel search engine to search for your ticket and see the rail company for this journey.

There are 117 miles between the two cities and the average duration between Chester to Swansea is around 4h42m. Train travel is most of the time the fastest way to travel to Swansea from Chester, and it's also a greener option than driving or taking the plane.

Fares may change depending on the travel date as well as how much time in advance you book your ticket.

Best prices for Chester to Swansea train tickets

Chester - Swansea prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Chester to Swansea by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

Best prices for Chester to Swansea trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Chester and Swansea by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Swansea to Chester and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

Discount Chester - Swansea train tickets

Looking to travel for less? Many railcards and discounts are available to pay less for your Chester Swansea train ticket and make even more savings on your tickets: special train fares for children, railcards for all ages, group travel, or charity discount. There are 5 types of railcards available: 16-25 railcard, Two together railcard, Family and Friends Railcard, Senior railcard, Disabled persons railcard.

What are the benefits of a railcard?

When purchasing a railcard, you want to save money after several trips. But is it really worth it when taking the train from Chester to Swansea? Check with your calculator, taking into account:

A = the railcard cost (i.e.: £30)

B = average saving with the railcard (i.e.: 34%)

C = average price for a Chester Swansea ticket (i.e.: £50.00)(1)

Initially, divide A by B: this will show you the budget from which the card will be profitable. Now divide that number by C. The result is the minimum number of trips needed throughout the duration of the railcard's validity to start saving money.

In our example, A/B = £30/34% = £88.00. Then, 88/£50.00 = 1.76. Your railcard will be worthwile once you will have done at least 2 trips from Chester to Swansea (one way journey).

How much do I need to pay for a railcard?

All railcards cost £30 except the Disabled persons railcard for which you will pay £20. Railcards give you 34% off most adult fares, hence you will save 1/3 on most train tickets.

⁽¹⁾Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey