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Trip Overview

The average train between Swansea and Harwich takes 6h 3m and the fastest train takes 4h 27m. 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.

6h 3m
Duration
265 mi
Distance
£139
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 6h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 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, October 14, 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, October 15, 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, October 16, 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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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: 6h 3m

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 21m.

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