Glasgow to Swansea Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Glasgow and Swansea takes 8h 41m and the fastest train takes 6h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Glasgow 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.

8h 41m
Duration: 425 mi
Distance: £186
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Crewe

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7h 38m

£156–270

Glasgow to Swansea train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Glasgow and Swansea. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Glasgow is at 8:08 PM which arrives into Swansea at 9:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

8:06 PM → 9:38 AM
Arrives next day
13h 32m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

5:48 AM → 1:39 PM
7h 51m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 3:39 PM
7h 39m • 1 change
9:42 AM → 5:37 PM
7h 55m • 1 change
11:56 AM → 7:41 PM
7h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

9:46 AM → 4:51 PM
7h 5m • 1 change
11:55 AM → 6:44 PM
6h 49m • 1 change
1:55 PM → 8:51 PM
6h 56m • 1 change
3:55 PM → 10:44 PM
6h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

5:48 AM → 1:39 PM
7h 51m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 3:38 PM
7h 38m • 1 change
9:40 AM → 5:40 PM
8h • 1 change
11:56 AM → 7:39 PM
7h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 18, 2026

5:48 AM → 1:39 PM
7h 51m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 3:38 PM
7h 38m • 1 change
9:40 AM → 5:40 PM
8h • 1 change
11:56 AM → 7:39 PM
7h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 19, 2026

5:48 AM → 1:39 PM
7h 51m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 3:38 PM
7h 38m • 1 change
9:40 AM → 5:40 PM
8h • 1 change
11:56 AM → 7:39 PM
7h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 20, 2026

5:48 AM → 1:39 PM
7h 51m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 3:38 PM
7h 38m • 1 change
9:40 AM → 5:40 PM
8h • 1 change
11:56 AM → 7:39 PM
7h 43m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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