The average train between Swansea and Brighton takes 4h 37m 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 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 46m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Swansea to Brighton? 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 Brighton. However, there are services departing from Swansea station and arriving at Brighton station via London Paddington station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
Swansea to Brighton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.
Swansea to Brighton train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Brighton station.
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The distance between Swansea and Brighton is 279.1 km. The road distance is 343 km.
You can take a train from Swansea to Brighton via London Paddington, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 4h 29m.