The average train between Harwich and Swansea takes 5h 43m and the fastest train takes 4h 39m. 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.
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 11:26 PM which arrives into Swansea at 12:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Manningtree and take an average of 5h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 36m • 3 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Harwich to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Harwich station and arriving at Swansea station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
Harwich to Swansea train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Manningtree station.
Harwich to Swansea train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Swansea station.
Book your Harwich to Swansea train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Harwich and Swansea is 361.3 km. The road distance is 426 km.
You can take a train from Harwich Town to Swansea via Manningtree, Stratford, and London Paddington in around 5h 15m.