The average train between Harpenden and Swansea takes 3h 57m and the fastest train takes 3h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Harpenden 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 Harpenden and Swansea. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Harpenden is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Swansea at 9:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 3h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Harpenden to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Harpenden station and arriving at Swansea station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
Harpenden to Swansea train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Harpenden station.
Harpenden to Swansea train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Swansea station.
Book your Harpenden to Swansea train tickets online with Thameslink, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Harpenden and Swansea is 248 km. The road distance is 352 km.
You can take a train from Harpenden to Swansea via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and London Paddington in around 4h 11m.