Swansea to Aberdeen Trains

Swansea to Aberdeen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Swansea and Aberdeen takes 12h 29m 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.

12h 29m
Duration: 550 mi
Distance: £233
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Crewe

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Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain
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11h 17m

£181–324

Swansea to Aberdeen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Swansea and Aberdeen. The earliest departure is at 3:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Swansea is at 9:23 PM which arrives into Aberdeen at 1:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 12h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

10:54 AM → 8:41 PM
9h 47m • 3 changes
12:54 PM → 11:06 PM
10h 12m • 3 changes
2:54 PM → 8:12 AM
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17h 18m • 3 changes
9:23 PM → 1:00 PM
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15h 37m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

3:46 AM → 3:58 PM
12h 12m • 3 changes
6:54 AM → 5:03 PM
10h 9m • 3 changes
8:54 AM → 7:00 PM
10h 6m • 3 changes
10:54 AM → 8:41 PM
9h 47m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

3:56 AM → 3:58 PM
12h 2m • 3 changes
6:54 AM → 5:04 PM
10h 10m • 3 changes
8:54 AM → 7:00 PM
10h 6m • 3 changes
10:54 AM → 9:11 PM
10h 17m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

8:41 AM → 7:27 PM
10h 46m • 3 changes
10:32 AM → 8:35 PM
10h 3m • 3 changes
12:51 PM → 11:37 PM
10h 46m • 3 changes
2:55 PM → 8:12 AM
Arrives next day
17h 17m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

3:46 AM → 3:58 PM
12h 12m • 3 changes
6:54 AM → 5:03 PM
10h 9m • 3 changes
8:54 AM → 7:00 PM
10h 6m • 3 changes
10:54 AM → 8:41 PM
9h 47m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

3:46 AM → 3:58 PM
12h 12m • 3 changes
6:54 AM → 5:03 PM
10h 9m • 3 changes
8:54 AM → 7:00 PM
10h 6m • 3 changes
10:54 AM → 8:41 PM
9h 47m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

3:46 AM → 3:58 PM
12h 12m • 3 changes
6:54 AM → 5:03 PM
10h 9m • 3 changes
8:54 AM → 7:00 PM
10h 6m • 3 changes
10:54 AM → 8:41 PM
9h 47m • 3 changes
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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.

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Train via Crewe

Swansea to Aberdeen train times

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

10:54 AM → 8:41 PM

12:54 PM → 11:06 PM

2:54 PM → 8:12 AMArrives next day

9:23 PM → 1:00 PMArrives next day

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

3:46 AM → 3:58 PM

6:54 AM → 5:03 PM

8:54 AM → 7:00 PM

10:54 AM → 8:41 PM

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

3:56 AM → 3:58 PM

6:54 AM → 5:04 PM

8:54 AM → 7:00 PM

10:54 AM → 9:11 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

8:41 AM → 7:27 PM

10:32 AM → 8:35 PM

12:51 PM → 11:37 PM

2:55 PM → 8:12 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

3:46 AM → 3:58 PM

6:54 AM → 5:03 PM

8:54 AM → 7:00 PM

10:54 AM → 8:41 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

3:46 AM → 3:58 PM

6:54 AM → 5:03 PM

8:54 AM → 7:00 PM

10:54 AM → 8:41 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

3:46 AM → 3:58 PM

6:54 AM → 5:03 PM

8:54 AM → 7:00 PM

10:54 AM → 8:41 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Swansea to Cardiff Central

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Alternative transport options

2:54 PM → 8:12 AM
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9:23 PM → 1:00 PM
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2:55 PM → 8:12 AM
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