The average train between Swansea and Harwich takes 5h 50m 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.
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 7:18 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 5h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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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.
No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Harwich. However, there are services departing from Swansea station and arriving at Harwich station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
Swansea to Harwich train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.
Swansea to Harwich train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Manningtree station.
Book your Swansea to Harwich train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Swansea and Harwich is 361.3 km. The road distance is 426 km.
You can take a train from Swansea to Harwich Town via London Paddington, Stratford (London), and Manningtree in around 5h 22m.