The average train between Swansea and Buckley takes 5h 41m and the fastest train takes 4h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Swansea to Buckley. 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 every 4 hours between Swansea and Buckley. The earliest departure is at 3:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Swansea is at 6:23 PM which arrives into Buckley at 9:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Chester and take an average of 5h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Swansea to Buckley? 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 Buckley. However, there are services departing from Swansea station and arriving at Buckley station via Chester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
Swansea to Buckley train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.
Swansea to Buckley train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Chester station.
Book your Swansea to Buckley train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Swansea and Buckley is 181.5 km. The road distance is 334 km.
Transport for Wales operates a train from Swansea to Chester once a week. Tickets cost £75–130 and the journey takes 4h 21m.