Edinburgh to Swansea Trains

Edinburgh to Swansea trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Swansea takes 7h 21m and the fastest train takes 6h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh 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.

7h 21m
Duration: 424 mi
Distance: £156
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Crewe

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7h 39m

£114–227

Edinburgh to Swansea train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Edinburgh and Swansea. The earliest departure is at 1:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 6:52 PM which arrives into Swansea at 2:18 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

2:52 PM → 9:58 PM
7h 6m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

1:24 AM → 9:40 AM
8h 16m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 1:39 PM
6h 47m • 1 change
8:53 AM → 3:38 PM
6h 45m • 1 change
10:52 AM → 5:40 PM
6h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

1:24 AM → 9:40 AM
8h 16m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 1:39 PM
6h 47m • 1 change
8:53 AM → 3:38 PM
6h 45m • 1 change
10:52 AM → 5:40 PM
6h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

1:24 AM → 9:40 AM
8h 16m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 1:39 PM
6h 47m • 1 change
8:53 AM → 3:38 PM
6h 45m • 1 change
10:52 AM → 5:40 PM
6h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

1:24 AM → 9:40 AM
8h 16m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 1:39 PM
6h 47m • 1 change
8:53 AM → 3:38 PM
6h 45m • 1 change
10:52 AM → 5:40 PM
6h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

1:24 AM → 9:38 AM
8h 14m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 1:39 PM
6h 47m • 1 change
8:52 AM → 3:39 PM
6h 47m • 1 change
10:52 AM → 5:37 PM
6h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

10:51 AM → 6:05 PM
7h 14m • 1 change
12:51 PM → 7:53 PM
7h 2m • 1 change
2:51 PM → 9:46 PM
6h 55m • 1 change
4:51 PM → 11:58 PM
7h 7m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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