The average train between Bradford and Swansea takes 6h 25m and the fastest train takes 5h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Bradford 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 hourly between Bradford and Swansea. The earliest departure is at 12:26 AM at night, and the last departure from Bradford is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Swansea at 11:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 6h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Bradford 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 Bradford to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Bradford station and arriving at Swansea station via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
Bradford to Swansea train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Leeds station.
Bradford to Swansea train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Swansea station.
Book your Bradford to Swansea train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Bradford and Swansea is 283.1 km. The road distance is 460 km.
You can take a train from Bradford Interchange to Swansea via Leeds and Bristol Parkway in around 6h 13m.