The average train between Liverpool and Swansea takes 5h 22m and the fastest train takes 4h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Liverpool 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 Liverpool and Swansea. The earliest departure is at 6:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liverpool is at 11:33 PM which arrives into Swansea at 9:38 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Liverpool station and arriving at Swansea station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
Liverpool to Swansea train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Liverpool to Swansea train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Swansea station.
Book your Liverpool to Swansea train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Liverpool and Swansea is 209.5 km. The road distance is 352 km.
You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Swansea via Crewe in around 5h 13m.