The average train between Charing Cross and Swansea takes 3h 16m 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 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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2h 59m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Charing Cross 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 Charing Cross to Swansea. However, there are services departing from London Paddington station and arriving at Swansea station via Swansea station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
Charing Cross to Swansea train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from London Paddington station.
Charing Cross to Swansea train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Swansea station.
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The distance between Charing Cross and Swansea is 264.2 km. The road distance is 298 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Swansea hourly. Tickets cost £80–150 and the journey takes 2h 48m.