Swansea to Plymouth Trains

Swansea to Plymouth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Swansea and Plymouth takes 4h 22m and the fastest train takes 3h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Swansea to Plymouth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 22m
Duration: 211 mi
Distance: £132
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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4h 49m

£105–176

Swansea to Plymouth train times

Trains run hourly between Swansea and Plymouth. The earliest departure is at 6:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swansea is at 7:19 PM which arrives into Plymouth at 11:43 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, August 18, 2026

10:22 AM → 2:47 PM
4h 25m • 1 change
11:22 AM → 3:47 PM
4h 25m • 1 change
12:22 PM → 4:48 PM
4h 26m • 1 change
1:22 PM → 5:47 PM
4h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 19, 2026

6:54 AM → 10:47 AM
3h 53m • 1 change
7:44 AM → 11:48 AM
4h 4m • 1 change
8:23 AM → 12:48 PM
4h 25m • 1 change
9:22 AM → 1:47 PM
4h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 20, 2026

6:54 AM → 10:47 AM
3h 53m • 1 change
7:44 AM → 11:48 AM
4h 4m • 1 change
8:23 AM → 12:48 PM
4h 25m • 1 change
9:22 AM → 1:47 PM
4h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 21, 2026

6:54 AM → 10:47 AM
3h 53m • 1 change
7:44 AM → 11:48 AM
4h 4m • 1 change
8:23 AM → 12:48 PM
4h 25m • 1 change
9:22 AM → 1:47 PM
4h 25m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Swansea to Plymouth? 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.