The average train between Durham and Swansea takes 6h 47m and the fastest train takes 6h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Durham 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 every 2 hours between Durham and Swansea. The earliest departure is at 6:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Durham is at 6:53 PM which arrives into Swansea at 2:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Durham to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Durham station and arriving at Swansea station via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
Durham to Swansea train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Durham station.
Durham to Swansea train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Swansea station.
Book your Durham to Swansea train tickets online with Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Durham and Swansea is 384.7 km. The road distance is 592 km.
You can take a train from Durham to Swansea via Bristol Parkway in around 6h 33m.