The average train between Swansea and Dover takes 5h 7m and the fastest train takes 4h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Swansea to Dover. 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 Dover. The earliest departure is at 3:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Swansea is at 8:23 PM which arrives into Dover at 8:13 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 5h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Dover. However, there are services departing from Swansea station and arriving at Dover station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
Swansea to Dover train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.
Swansea to Dover train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Dover Priory station.
Book your Swansea to Dover train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Swansea and Dover is 368.9 km. The road distance is 433 km.
You can take a train from Swansea to Dover Priory via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 52m.