The average train between Swansea and Trafford Centre takes 5h 17m and the fastest train takes 4h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Swansea to Trafford Centre. 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 Trafford Centre. The earliest departure is at 3:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Swansea is at 11:34 PM which arrives into Trafford Centre at 8:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 5h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Trafford Centre. However, there are services departing from Swansea station and arriving at Trafford Centre station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
Swansea to Trafford Centre train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.
Swansea to Trafford Centre train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
The distance between Swansea and Trafford Centre is 231.7 km. The road distance is 358 km.
Transport for Wales operates a train from Swansea to Manchester Piccadilly every 4 hours. Tickets cost £85–150 and the journey takes 4h 17m.