The average train between London and Swansea takes 2h 48m and the fastest train takes 2h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from London 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 London and Swansea. The earliest departure is at 5:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 10:49 PM which arrives into Swansea at 2:11 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from London station and arriving at Swansea station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 2h 48m.
London to Swansea train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from London Paddington station.
London to Swansea train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Swansea station.
Book your London to Swansea train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between London and Swansea is 264.1 km. The road distance is 305 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Swansea hourly. Tickets cost £85–170 and the journey takes 2h 53m.