The average train between Swansea and Brighton takes 4h 36m and the fastest train takes 4h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Swansea to Brighton. 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 Brighton. The earliest departure is at 3:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Swansea is at 8:23 PM which arrives into Brighton at 1:24 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Swansea station and arriving at Brighton station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
Swansea to Brighton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.
Swansea to Brighton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Brighton station.
Book your Swansea to Brighton train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Thameslink.
The distance between Swansea and Brighton is 279.1 km. The road distance is 395 km.
You can take a train from Swansea to Brighton via London Paddington, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 4h 31m.