The average train between Blackburn and Swansea takes 5h 49m and the fastest train takes 5h. The train service runs several times per day from Blackburn 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 3 hours between Blackburn and Swansea. The earliest departure is at 6:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Blackburn is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Swansea at 9:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 5h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 40m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Blackburn 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 Blackburn to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Swansea station via Crewe station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
Blackburn to Swansea train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
Blackburn to Swansea train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Swansea station.
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The distance between Blackburn and Swansea is 256.4 km. The road distance is 316 km.
You can take a train from Blackburn to Swansea via Preston and Crewe in around 6h 15m.