The average train between Swansea and Sheffield takes 4h 55m and the fastest train takes 4h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Swansea to Sheffield. 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 Sheffield. The earliest departure is at 4:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Swansea is at 5:22 PM which arrives into Sheffield at 10:24 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Sheffield. However, there are services departing from Swansea station and arriving at Sheffield station via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
Swansea to Sheffield train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.
Swansea to Sheffield train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Sheffield station.
Book your Swansea to Sheffield train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Swansea and Sheffield is 257.9 km. The road distance is 382 km.
You can take a train from Swansea to Sheffield via Bristol Parkway in around 4h 57m.