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Trip Overview

The average train between Dover and Swansea takes 5h and the fastest train takes 4h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Dover 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.

5h
Duration
269 mi
Distance
£144
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain train Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
  2. Take the train from London Paddington to Swanseatrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
4h 42m
£122–222

Dover to Swansea train times

Trains run hourly between Dover and Swansea. The earliest departure is at 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Swansea at 9:02 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 5h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 25m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 18m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 19m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 36m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 45m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 42m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 12m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 12m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 45m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 12m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 12m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 45m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 12m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 12m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dover 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.

Map of how to get from Dover to Swansea.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 269.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h

What companies run services between Dover, England and Swansea, Wales?

You can take a train from Dover Priory to Swansea via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 4h 42m.

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