The average train between Swansea and Rugby takes 4h 14m and the fastest train takes 3h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Swansea to Rugby. 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 Rugby. The earliest departure is at 4:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Swansea is at 8:23 PM which arrives into Rugby at 6:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Parkway and take an average of 4h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Swansea station and arriving at Rugby station via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
Swansea to Rugby train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.
Swansea to Rugby train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Rugby station.
Book your Swansea to Rugby train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Swansea and Rugby is 201.5 km. The road distance is 309 km.
You can take a train from Swansea to Rugby via Bristol Parkway and Birmingham New Street in around 3h 57m.