The average train between Swansea and Charlton takes 3h 27m and the fastest train takes 3h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Swansea to Charlton. 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 Charlton. The earliest departure is at 3:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Swansea is at 8:23 PM which arrives into Charlton at 11:52 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Charlton. However, there are services departing from Swansea station and arriving at Charlton station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
Swansea to Charlton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.
Swansea to Charlton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Book your Swansea to Charlton train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Swansea and Charlton is 275.6 km. The road distance is 325 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Swansea to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £85–160 and the journey takes 2h 52m.