The average train between Margate and Swansea takes 5h 8m and the fastest train takes 4h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Margate 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 Margate and Swansea. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Margate is at 9:49 PM which arrives into Swansea at 9:30 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 5h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Margate 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 Margate to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Margate station and arriving at Swansea station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
Margate to Swansea train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Margate station.
Margate to Swansea train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Swansea station.
Book your Margate to Swansea train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Margate and Swansea is 369.8 km. The road distance is 456 km.
You can take a train from Margate to Swansea via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 5h 8m.