The average train between Selly Oak and Swansea takes 2h 54m and the fastest train takes 2h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Selly Oak 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 Selly Oak and Swansea. The earliest departure is at 7:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Selly Oak is at 8:37 PM which arrives into Swansea at 11:41 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Selly Oak to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Selly Oak station and arriving at Swansea station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
Selly Oak to Swansea train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from University station.
Selly Oak to Swansea train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Swansea station.
Book your Selly Oak to Swansea train tickets online with Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Selly Oak and Swansea is 164.7 km. The road distance is 242 km.
You can take a train from University to Swansea via Cardiff Central in around 2h 54m.