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Trip Overview

The average train between Central London and Swansea takes 3h 35m and the fastest train takes 3h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Central London 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.

3h 35m
Duration
198 mi
Distance
£100
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from London Paddington to Swanseatrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
3h 54m
£85–155

Central London to Swansea train times

Trains run hourly between Central London and Swansea. The earliest departure is at 6:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Central London is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Swansea at 9:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Earl's Court station and take an average of 3h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 24m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 17m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 21m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 33m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 22m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 17m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 26m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 17m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 19m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 26m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 17m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 19m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 26m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 17m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 19m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 26m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 17m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 19m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 26m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 17m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 19m • 2 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 22m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Central London 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.

Map of how to get from Central London to Swansea.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 197.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 35m

What companies run services between Central London, England and Swansea, Wales?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Swansea hourly. Tickets cost £80–150 and the journey takes 2h 48m.

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