The average train between Swansea and Gatwick Airport takes 4h 13m and the fastest train takes 3h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Swansea to Gatwick Airport. 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 Airport. 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 Airport at 1:08 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Gatwick Airport. However, there are services departing from Swansea station and arriving at Gatwick Airport station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
Swansea to Gatwick Airport train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.
Swansea to Gatwick Airport train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Gatwick Airport station.
Book your Swansea to Gatwick Airport train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Swansea and Gatwick Airport is 267.4 km. The road distance is 331 km.
You can take a train from Swansea to Gatwick Airport via Reading in around 4h 17m.