The average train between Gatwick Airport and Swansea takes 4h 19m and the fastest train takes 3h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Gatwick Airport 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 Gatwick Airport and Swansea. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gatwick Airport is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Swansea at 9:02 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Gatwick Airport to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport station and arriving at Swansea station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
Gatwick Airport to Swansea train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Gatwick Airport station.
Gatwick Airport to Swansea train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Swansea station.
Book your Gatwick Airport to Swansea train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Gatwick Airport and Swansea is 267.4 km. The road distance is 331 km.
You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Swansea via Reading in around 4h 19m.