The average train between Essex and Swansea takes 4h 33m and the fastest train takes 4h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Essex 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 Essex and Swansea. The earliest departure is at 6:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essex is at 9:08 PM which arrives into Swansea at 2:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 4h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Essex 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 Essex to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Essex station and arriving at Swansea station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
Essex to Swansea train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from White Notley station.
Essex to Swansea train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Swansea station.
Book your Essex to Swansea train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Essex and Swansea is 312.6 km. The road distance is 379 km.
You can take a train from White Notley to Swansea via Stratford and London Paddington in around 4h 35m.