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Trip Overview

The average train between Runcorn and Swansea takes 4h 55m and the fastest train takes 4h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Runcorn 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.

4h 55m
Duration
206 mi
Distance
£84
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

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4h 56m
£67–117

Runcorn to Swansea train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Runcorn and Swansea. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Runcorn is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Swansea at 9:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 28m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 24m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 8m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales4h 44m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales4h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales9h 38m • 1 change

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    West Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 9m • 1 change

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    West Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 7m • 1 change

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    West Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 9m • 1 change

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    West Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 7m • 1 change

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    West Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 6m • 1 change

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    West Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 9m • 1 change

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    West Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 7m • 1 change

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    West Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 6m • 1 change

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    West Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 9m • 1 change

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    West Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 7m • 1 change

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    West Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 6m • 1 change

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    West Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 9m • 1 change

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    West Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 7m • 1 change

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    West Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 6m • 1 change

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    West Midlands TrainsTransport for Wales4h 8m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Runcorn 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.

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  • Distance: 205.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Runcorn, England and Swansea, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Crewe to Swansea every 3 hours. Tickets cost £60–100 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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