The average train between Dartford and Swansea takes 4h 1m and the fastest train takes 3h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Dartford 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 Dartford and Swansea. The earliest departure is at 5:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dartford is at 9:46 PM which arrives into Swansea at 9:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Abbey Wood (London) and take an average of 4h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Dartford 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 Dartford to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Dartford station and arriving at Swansea station via Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
Dartford to Swansea train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from London Paddington station.
Dartford to Swansea train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Swansea station.
Book your Dartford to Swansea train tickets online with Thameslink, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dartford and Swansea is 288.2 km. The road distance is 339 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Swansea hourly. Tickets cost £85–170 and the journey takes 2h 52m.