The average train between Swansea and Chirk takes 4h 26m and the fastest train takes 3h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Swansea to Chirk. 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 Chirk. The earliest departure is at 3:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Swansea is at 11:34 PM which arrives into Chirk at 7:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 4h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Chirk. However, there are services departing from Swansea station and arriving at Chirk station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
Swansea to Chirk train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.
Swansea to Chirk train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Book your Swansea to Chirk train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Swansea and Chirk is 157.8 km. The road distance is 277 km.
You can take a train from Swansea to Chirk via Cardiff Central and Shrewsbury in around 4h 38m.