The average train between Swansea and Leicester takes 4h 43m and the fastest train takes 3h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Swansea to Leicester. 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 Leicester. The earliest departure is at 3:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Swansea is at 8:23 PM which arrives into Leicester at 6:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Parkway and take an average of 4h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Swansea station and arriving at Leicester station via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
Swansea to Leicester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.
Swansea to Leicester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Leicester station.
Book your Swansea to Leicester train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Swansea and Leicester is 222.8 km. The road distance is 324 km.
You can take a train from Swansea to Leicester via Bristol Parkway and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 25m.