The average train between Swansea and Basildon takes 4h 14m and the fastest train takes 3h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Swansea to Basildon. 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 Swansea and Basildon. The earliest departure is at 3:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Swansea is at 8:23 PM which arrives into Basildon at 12:38 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Arrives next day


4h 53m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


4h 26m • 2 changes


4h 44m • 2 changes


4h 4m • 2 changes


4h 5m • 2 changes


4h 13m • 2 changes


4h 44m • 2 changes


4h 4m • 2 changes


4h 5m • 2 changes


4h 13m • 2 changes


4h 44m • 2 changes


4h 4m • 2 changes


4h 5m • 2 changes


4h 13m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Swansea to Basildon? 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 Swansea to Basildon. However, there are services departing from Swansea station and arriving at Basildon station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
Swansea to Basildon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.
Swansea to Basildon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Book your Swansea to Basildon train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and c2c.
The distance between Swansea and Basildon is 304 km. The road distance is 351 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Swansea to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £85–170 and the journey takes 2h 52m.