The average train between Central London and Swansea takes 3h 35m and the fastest train takes 3h 15m. 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.
Trains run hourly between Central London and Swansea. The earliest departure is at 6:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Central London is at 11:26 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.


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No, there is no direct train from Central London to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Central London station and arriving at Swansea station via Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
Central London to Swansea train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from London Paddington station.
Central London to Swansea train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Swansea station.
The distance between Central London and Swansea is 251.7 km. The road distance is 318 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Swansea hourly. Tickets cost £85–170 and the journey takes 2h 52m.