The average train between Swansea and Leeds takes 5h 41m and the fastest train takes 5h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Swansea to Leeds. 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 Leeds. The earliest departure is at 4:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Swansea is at 5:22 PM which arrives into Leeds at 11:39 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Leeds. However, there are services departing from Swansea station and arriving at Leeds station via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
Swansea to Leeds train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.
Swansea to Leeds train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Leeds station.
Book your Swansea to Leeds train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Swansea and Leeds is 290.8 km. The road distance is 442 km.
You can take a train from Swansea to Leeds via Bristol Parkway in around 5h 42m.