The average train between Swansea and Gatwick takes 4h 14m and the fastest train takes 3h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Swansea to Gatwick. 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 Gatwick. The earliest departure is at 3:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Swansea is at 8:23 PM which arrives into Gatwick at 1:08 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Gatwick. However, there are services departing from Swansea station and arriving at Gatwick station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
Swansea to Gatwick train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.
Swansea to Gatwick train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Gatwick Airport station.
Book your Swansea to Gatwick train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Swansea and Gatwick is 265.7 km. The road distance is 331 km.
You can take a train from Swansea to Gatwick Airport via Reading in around 4h 15m.