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Dartford to Swansea Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Dartford to Swansea? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as €36.74, with average prices for this route around €36.74. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Operator	Find Tickets
05:16 4h 16m, Changes required Dartford	09:32 Swansea	Elizabeth line	Find Tickets
06:24 4h 5m, Changes required Crayford	10:29 Swansea		Find Tickets
07:18 4h 12m, Changes required Crayford	11:30 Swansea	Elizabeth line	Find Tickets
08:17 4h 15m, Changes required Dartford	12:32 Swansea	Elizabeth line	Find Tickets
08:24 4h 8m, Changes required Crayford	12:32 Swansea	Elizabeth line	Find Tickets
09:24 4h 6m, Changes required Crayford	13:30 Paris		Find Tickets

Dartford to Swansea Train Route Details

First train

05:16

Last train

23:54

Departure station

Dartford

Arrival station

Swansea

Journey time

4h 3m

Distance

289 km

Price

€36.74*

Train operators

Elizabeth line, Southeastern, CrossCountry

How to book cheap train tickets from Dartford to Swansea

Traveling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Dartford to Swansea can result in significant cost savings.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Dartford to Swansea for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more 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 Dartford 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 typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Dartford to Swansea ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make traveling from Dartford to Swansea more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Dartford to Swansea train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with their own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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Dartford to Swansea Train prices and times

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