The average train between Retford and Swansea takes 5h 36m and the fastest train takes 4h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Retford 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 2 hours between Retford and Swansea. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Retford is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Swansea at 9:02 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 5h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Retford to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Retford station and arriving at Swansea station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
Retford to Swansea train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Retford station.
Retford to Swansea train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Swansea station.
Book your Retford to Swansea train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Retford and Swansea is 277.6 km. The road distance is 532 km.
You can take a train from Retford to Swansea via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 5h 8m.