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Trip Overview

The average train between Harwich and Swansea takes 5h 37m and the fastest train takes 4h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Harwich 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.

5h 37m
Duration
265 mi
Distance
£139
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Harwich to Swansea train times

Trains run hourly between Harwich and Swansea. The earliest departure is at 5:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Harwich is at 10:26 PM which arrives into Swansea at 9:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Manningtree and take an average of 5h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 39m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 35m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 33m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 32m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 5m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 6m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 6m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 5m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 6m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 6m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 5m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 6m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 6m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 27m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Harwich 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.

Map of how to get from Harwich to Swansea.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 264.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 37m

What companies run services between Harwich, England and Swansea, Wales?

You can take a train from Harwich Town to Swansea via Manningtree, Stratford, and London Paddington in around 5h 15m.

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