The average train between Swansea and Stratford takes 3h 21m and the fastest train takes 3h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Swansea to Stratford. 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 Stratford. The earliest departure is at 3:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Swansea is at 8:23 PM which arrives into Stratford at 11:51 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Stratford. However, there are services departing from Swansea station and arriving at Stratford station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
Swansea to Stratford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.
Swansea to Stratford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Book your Swansea to Stratford train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Swansea and Stratford is 272.6 km. The road distance is 319 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Swansea to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £85–170 and the journey takes 2h 52m.