The average train between Derby and Swansea takes 4h 5m and the fastest train takes 3h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Derby 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 Derby and Swansea. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Derby is at 9:32 PM which arrives into Swansea at 2:11 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Derby to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Swansea station via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
Derby to Swansea train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.
Derby to Swansea train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Swansea station.
Book your Derby to Swansea train tickets online with Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Derby and Swansea is 221.6 km. The road distance is 327 km.
You can take a train from Derby to Swansea via Bristol Parkway in around 3h 56m.