The average train between Leeds and Swansea takes 5h 21m and the fastest train takes 4h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Leeds 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 Leeds and Swansea. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leeds is at 8:15 PM which arrives into Swansea at 2:11 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Leeds to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Leeds station and arriving at Swansea station via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
Leeds to Swansea train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leeds station.
Leeds to Swansea train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Swansea station.
Book your Leeds to Swansea train tickets online with Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Leeds and Swansea is 290.8 km. The road distance is 445 km.
You can take a train from Leeds to Swansea via Bristol Parkway in around 5h 12m.