The average train between Harlech and Swansea takes 7h 45m and the fastest train takes 5h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Harlech 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 4 hours between Harlech and Swansea. The earliest departure is at 7:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Harlech is at 9:19 PM which arrives into Swansea at 2:18 PM. All services require a transfer at Machynlleth and take an average of 7h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 35m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Harlech 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 Harlech to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Harlech station and arriving at Swansea station via Machynlleth station, Shrewsbury station and Newport (S Wales) station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
Harlech to Swansea train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Harlech station.
Harlech to Swansea train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Swansea station.
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The distance between Harlech and Swansea is 138.1 km. The road distance is 192 km.
You can take a train from Harlech to Swansea via Machynlleth, Shrewsbury, and Newport (S Wales) in around 7h 19m.