The average train between Southend-on-Sea and Swansea takes 4h 24m and the fastest train takes 3h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Southend-on-Sea 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 Southend-on-Sea and Swansea. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southend-on-Sea is at 11:01 PM which arrives into Swansea at 9:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 4h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Southend-on-Sea 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.
No, there is no direct train from Southend-on-Sea to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Southend-on-Sea station and arriving at Swansea station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
Southend-on-Sea to Swansea train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Southend Victoria station.
Southend-on-Sea to Swansea train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Swansea station.
Book your Southend-on-Sea to Swansea train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Swansea is 321.9 km. The road distance is 379 km.
You can take a train from Southend Victoria to Swansea via Stratford and London Paddington in around 4h 44m.