The average train between Brighton and Swansea takes 4h 40m and the fastest train takes 4h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Brighton 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 Brighton and Swansea. The earliest departure is at 5:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brighton is at 10:28 PM which arrives into Swansea at 9:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 4h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Brighton station and arriving at Swansea station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
Brighton to Swansea train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.
Brighton to Swansea train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Swansea station.
Book your Brighton to Swansea train tickets online with Thameslink, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Brighton and Swansea is 279.1 km. The road distance is 395 km.
You can take a train from Brighton to Swansea via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and London Paddington in around 4h 56m.