The average train between Swansea and Margate takes 4h 57m and the fastest train takes 4h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Swansea to Margate. 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 Margate. The earliest departure is at 3:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Swansea is at 8:23 PM which arrives into Margate at 1:10 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Margate. However, there are services departing from Swansea station and arriving at Margate station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
Swansea to Margate train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.
Swansea to Margate train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Margate station.
Book your Swansea to Margate train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Swansea and Margate is 369.8 km. The road distance is 456 km.
You can take a train from Swansea to Margate via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 58m.