The average train between Southampton Central Station and Swansea takes 3h 16m and the fastest train takes 3h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Southampton Central Station 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 Southampton Central Station and Swansea. The earliest departure is at 6:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton Central Station is at 8:15 PM which arrives into Swansea at 11:41 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Southampton Central Station to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central Station station and arriving at Swansea station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
Southampton Central Station to Swansea train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton Central Station to Swansea train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Swansea station.
Book your Southampton Central Station to Swansea train tickets online with Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Southampton Central Station and Swansea is 193.1 km. The road distance is 323 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Swansea via Reading in around 3h 41m.