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Swansea to Telford trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Swansea and Telford takes 4h 6m and the fastest train takes 3h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Swansea to Telford. 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 6m
Duration
165 mi
Distance
£69
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Cardiff

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  1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
  2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Shrewsburytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
3h 52m
£55–106

Swansea to Telford train times

Trains run hourly between Swansea and Telford. The earliest departure is at 3:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Swansea is at 11:35 PM which arrives into Telford at 7:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 4h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesWest Midlands Trains3h 50m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 28m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesWest Midlands Trains3h 23m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesWest Midlands Trains3h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 53m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesWest Midlands Trains3h 38m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesTransport for Wales3h 26m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for WalesWest Midlands Trains3h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 11m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 19m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 17m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesTransport for Wales4h 19m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Swansea to Telford? 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.

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  • Distance: 165.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 6m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Telford, England?

You can take a train from Swansea to Telford Central via Cardiff Central and Shrewsbury in around 3h 52m.

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