The average train between Sheffield and Swansea takes 4h 39m and the fastest train takes 4h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Sheffield 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 Sheffield and Swansea. The earliest departure is at 6:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sheffield is at 8:55 PM which arrives into Swansea at 2:11 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Sheffield to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Sheffield station and arriving at Swansea station via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
Sheffield to Swansea train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Sheffield station.
Sheffield to Swansea train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Swansea station.
Book your Sheffield to Swansea train tickets online with Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Sheffield and Swansea is 257.9 km. The road distance is 385 km.
You can take a train from Sheffield to Swansea via Bristol Parkway in around 4h 31m.