The average train between Swansea and Cambridge takes 4h 27m and the fastest train takes 4h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Swansea to Cambridge. 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 Cambridge. The earliest departure is at 3:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Swansea is at 8:23 PM which arrives into Cambridge at 1:14 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Swansea station and arriving at Cambridge station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
Swansea to Cambridge train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.
Swansea to Cambridge train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cambridge station.
Book your Swansea to Cambridge train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Great Northern.
The distance between Swansea and Cambridge is 285.8 km. The road distance is 399 km.
You can take a train from Swansea to Cambridge via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 4h 10m.