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Outbound fromHertford East to Swansea by train
It takes an average of 5h 24m to travel from Hertford East to Swansea by train, over a distance of around 166 miles (267 km). There are normally 18 trains per day travelling from Hertford East to Swansea and tickets for this journey start from £60.50 when you book in advance.
| First train | 06:07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 21:39 | |
| Departure station | Hertford East | |
| Arrival station | Swansea | |
| Journey time | From 4h 18m | |
| Distance | 166 miles (267 km) | |
| Frequency | 18 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £60.50 | |
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Take the train from Hertford East to Swansea in 4 hours 18 minutes
If you want to travel from Hertford East to Swansea by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Hertford East to Swansea by train to take around 5 hours 24 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 4 hours 18 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 18 trains per day running on this route, which spans 166 miles (267 km). You'll have to make 2 changes along the way on your journey to Swansea. You can travel on this route with either Great Western Railway, Greater Anglia or CrossCountry. As the main train operators on this route, all offer comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
Train tickets from Hertford East to Swansea start from £60.50 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
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Cheap train tickets from Hertford East to Swansea
Book in advance
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Hertford East to Swansea is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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