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Trip Overview

The average train between Swansea and Harwich takes 5h 54m and the fastest train takes 4h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Swansea to Harwich. 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 54m
Duration
265 mi
Distance
£138
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Swansea to Harwich train times

Trains run hourly between Swansea and Harwich. The earliest departure is at 4:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Swansea is at 8:23 PM which arrives into Harwich at 7:58 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 5h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia11h 51m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia11h 37m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia5h 23m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia5h 25m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia5h 28m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia5h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia5h 23m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia5h 25m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia5h 28m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia5h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia5h 23m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia5h 25m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia5h 28m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia5h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia5h 23m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia5h 25m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia5h 28m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia5h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia5h 23m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia5h 25m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia5h 28m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia5h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia4h 57m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia5h 30m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia5h 28m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia5h 35m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Swansea to Harwich? 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 Harwich.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 264.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 54m

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

You can take a train from Swansea to Harwich Town via London Paddington, Stratford (London), and Manningtree in around 5h 20m.

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