The average train between Penrith and Swansea takes 6h 47m and the fastest train takes 5h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Penrith 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 Penrith and Swansea. The earliest departure is at 8:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penrith is at 9:41 PM which arrives into Swansea at 9:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Penrith to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Penrith station and arriving at Swansea station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
Penrith to Swansea train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.
Penrith to Swansea train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Swansea station.
Book your Penrith to Swansea train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Penrith and Swansea is 347.7 km. The road distance is 492 km.
You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Swansea via Crewe in around 6h 10m.