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Trip Overview

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.

5h 7m
Duration
269 mi
Distance
£142
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Swansea to London Paddingtontrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain train St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
4h 51m
£123–215

Swansea to Dover train times

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.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern11h 50m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern5h 27m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 44m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 19m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern5h 16m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 21m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 19m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 38m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 50m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 51m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern5h 27m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 44m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 19m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 29m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Swansea to Dover? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Swansea to Dover.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 269.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Dover, England?

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 51m.

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