The average train between Swansea and Harlech takes 7h 50m and the fastest train takes 5h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Swansea to Harlech. 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 every 4 hours between Swansea and Harlech. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swansea is at 11:35 PM which arrives into Harlech at 10:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 7h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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6h • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Swansea to Harlech? 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 Harlech. However, there are services departing from Swansea station and arriving at Harlech station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.
Swansea to Harlech train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.
Swansea to Harlech train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Harlech station.
Book your Swansea to Harlech train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Swansea and Harlech is 138.1 km. The road distance is 397 km.
You can take a train from Swansea to Harlech via Cardiff Central, Shrewsbury, and Machynlleth in around 8h 25m.