The average train between Barmouth and Swansea takes 6h 59m and the fastest train takes 5h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Barmouth to Swansea. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Barmouth and Swansea. The earliest departure is at 7:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barmouth is at 9:46 PM which arrives into Swansea at 10:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Machynlleth and take an average of 6h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 44m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Barmouth to Swansea? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Barmouth to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Barmouth station and arriving at Swansea station via Machynlleth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.
Barmouth to Swansea train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Barmouth station.
Barmouth to Swansea train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Swansea station.
Book your Barmouth to Swansea train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Barmouth and Swansea is 122.6 km. The road distance is 381 km.
You can take a train from Barmouth to Swansea via Machynlleth, Shrewsbury, and Cardiff Central in around 6h 43m.