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Trip Overview

The average train between Swansea and Aberdeen takes 13h 7m and the fastest train takes 9h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Swansea to Aberdeen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

13h 7m
Duration
550 mi
Distance
£228
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Swansea to Aberdeen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Swansea and Aberdeen. The earliest departure is at 5:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swansea is at 5:37 PM which arrives into Aberdeen at 1:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 13h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)20h 3m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)11h 20m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail10h 6m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastCross Country9h 47m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)11h 20m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail10h 6m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastCross Country9h 47m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)11h 25m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail10h 6m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 17m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail11h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail10h 46m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastCross Country10h 3m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail10h 46m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail17h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)11h 20m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail10h 6m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastCross Country9h 47m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)11h 20m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail10h 6m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastCross Country9h 47m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 12m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Swansea to Aberdeen? 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.

Map of how to get from Swansea to Aberdeen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 549.9 mi
  • Duration: 13h 7m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Aberdeen, Scotland?

You can take a train from Swansea to Aberdeen via Crewe and Haymarket in around 10h 44m.

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