The average train between Swansea and Croydon takes 3h 41m and the fastest train takes 3h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Swansea to Croydon. 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 Croydon. The earliest departure is at 3:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Swansea is at 8:23 PM which arrives into Croydon at 12:27 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Croydon. However, there are services departing from Swansea station and arriving at Croydon station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
Swansea to Croydon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.
Swansea to Croydon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Book your Swansea to Croydon train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Thameslink.
The distance between Swansea and Croydon is 267.3 km. The road distance is 330 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Swansea to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £85–170 and the journey takes 2h 52m.