The average train between Charing Cross and Swansea takes 3h 14m and the fastest train takes 2h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Charing Cross 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 Charing Cross and Swansea. The earliest departure is at 12:29 AM at night, and the last departure from Charing Cross is at 10:31 PM which arrives into Swansea at 2:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Paddington station and take an average of 3h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Charing Cross to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Charing Cross station and arriving at Swansea station via Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
Charing Cross to Swansea train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from London Paddington station.
Charing Cross to Swansea train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Swansea station.
Book your Charing Cross to Swansea train tickets online with London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Charing Cross and Swansea is 264.2 km. The road distance is 310 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Swansea hourly. Tickets cost £85–170 and the journey takes 2h 53m.