The average train between Dover and Swansea takes 5h and the fastest train takes 4h 11m. 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.
Trains run hourly between Dover and Swansea. The earliest departure is at 6:18 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.


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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.
No, there is no direct train from Dover to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Dover station and arriving at Swansea station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
Dover to Swansea train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.
Dover to Swansea train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Swansea station.
Book your Dover to Swansea train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Dover and Swansea is 368.9 km. The road distance is 433 km.
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 47m.