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Swansea to Craven Arms trains

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The average train between Swansea and Craven Arms takes 2h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Swansea to Craven Arms. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 59m
Duration
131 mi
Distance
£58
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Cardiff

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  1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
  2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Craven Armstrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
3h 4m
£44–84

Swansea to Craven Arms train times

Trains run hourly between Swansea and Craven Arms. The earliest departure is at 3:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Swansea is at 11:34 PM which arrives into Craven Arms at 6:19 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales2h 42m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales6h 45m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales3h 14m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales2h 40m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales2h 58m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales2h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales3h 14m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales2h 40m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales2h 58m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales2h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales3h 14m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransport for Wales2h 40m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales2h 58m • 1 change

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales2h 34m • 1 change
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  • Distance: 131.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 59m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Craven Arms, England?

You can take a train from Swansea to Craven Arms via Cardiff Central in around 3h 4m.

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