Trains from Swansea to Colchester

Swansea to Colchester train information

The journey from Swansea, situated in Wales and Colchester, which is in England is well connected by trains. Use our travel search engine to find your ticket and identify the train operator for this journey.

Using the train is a quick and convenient way to cover the 208 miles from Swansea to Colchester.

Prices may vary quickly. We suggest you to make a search to see the latest available offers.

Best prices for Swansea to Colchester train tickets

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Best prices for Swansea to Colchester trains

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

Discount Swansea - Colchester train tickets

The best way to pay less on your Swansea Colchester train ticket must be to have a railcard. While regional railcards exist in some areas, National railcards enable you to make savings on most rail fares across the United Kingdom. Everyone is eligible to at least one of the railcard, even non-UK residents. National railcards available: 16-25 discount card, Senior railcard, Two together discount card, Family and Friends railcard and Disabled persons discount card.

How much can I save with a railcard?

When getting a railcard, the idea is to make savings after several journeys. But is it really relevant when travelling from Swansea to Colchester? Grab your calculator, considering:

A = the cost of the railcard (i.e.: £30)

B = average discount offered by the railcard (i.e.: 34%)

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

Start by dividing A by B: this will give you the budget from which the card will be worthwile. Then divide that number by C. You will see the average number of journeys needed per year to be profitable.

In our example, A/B = £30/34% = £88.00. Then, 88/£50.00 = 1.76. Your railcard will be worth the investment after on average 2 trips from Swansea to Colchester (one way trip).

How much does a railcard cost?

The cost to buy a Disabled persons railcard is £20 while it will cost you £30 to have a 16-25, Two together, Family and Friends or the Senior railcard. All of them enable you to get a third off most adult fares for a whole year.

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