The average train between Swansea and Tilbury takes 4h 26m and the fastest train takes 4h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Swansea to Tilbury. 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 Tilbury. The earliest departure is at 3:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Swansea is at 8:23 PM which arrives into Tilbury at 12:49 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Tilbury. However, there are services departing from Swansea station and arriving at Tilbury station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
Swansea to Tilbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.
Swansea to Tilbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
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The distance between Swansea and Tilbury is 298.4 km. The road distance is 352 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Swansea to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £85–170 and the journey takes 2h 52m.