The average train between Swansea and Southampton takes 3h 40m and the fastest train takes 3h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Swansea to Southampton. 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 Southampton. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swansea is at 7:22 PM which arrives into Southampton at 11:03 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Swansea station and arriving at Southampton station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
Swansea to Southampton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.
Swansea to Southampton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Southampton Central station.
Book your Swansea to Southampton train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Swansea and Southampton is 193.8 km. The road distance is 257 km.
You can take a train from Swansea to Southampton Central via Cardiff Central in around 4h 31m.