The average train between Cheltenham and Swansea takes 2h 27m and the fastest train takes 2h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham and Swansea. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Swansea at 2:11 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Swansea station via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
Cheltenham to Swansea train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Swansea train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Swansea station.
Book your Cheltenham to Swansea train tickets online with Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Cheltenham and Swansea is 132 km. The road distance is 174 km.
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Swansea via Newport (S Wales) in around 2h 26m.