The average train between Swansea and Essex takes 4h 44m and the fastest train takes 4h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Swansea to Essex. 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 Essex. The earliest departure is at 3:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Swansea is at 8:23 PM which arrives into Essex at 7:41 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Swansea to Essex? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Essex. However, there are services departing from Swansea station and arriving at Essex station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
Swansea to Essex train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.
Swansea to Essex train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at White Notley station.
Book your Swansea to Essex train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Swansea and Essex is 312.6 km. The road distance is 379 km.
You can take a train from Swansea to White Notley via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 4h 55m.