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Trip Overview

The average train between Swansea and Paddington takes 2h 51m and the fastest train takes 2h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Swansea to Paddington. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 51m
Duration
190 mi
Distance
£95
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Swansea to Paddington train times

Trains run hourly between Swansea and Paddington. The earliest departure is at 3:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Swansea is at 8:23 PM which arrives into Paddington at 11:11 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 2h 53m • Direct
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    train train 2h 46m • Direct
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    train train 2h 50m • Direct
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    train train 2h 56m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 3h 30m • Direct
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    train train 2h 45m • Direct
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    train train 2h 47m • Direct
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    train train 2h 53m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 3h 30m • Direct
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    train train 2h 45m • Direct
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    train train 2h 47m • Direct
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    train train 2h 53m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 3h 18m • Direct
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    train train 2h 45m • Direct
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    train train 2h 52m • Direct
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    train train 2h 51m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 2h 56m • Direct
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    train train 3h 6m • Direct
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    train train 2h 46m • Direct
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    train train 2h 47m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    train train 3h 30m • Direct
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    train train 2h 45m • Direct
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    train train 2h 47m • Direct
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    train train 2h 53m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    train train 3h 30m • Direct
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    train train 2h 45m • Direct
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    train train 2h 47m • Direct
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    train train 2h 53m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Swansea to Paddington? 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 Paddington.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 189.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 51m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Paddington, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Swansea to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £80–150 and the journey takes 2h 50m.

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