The average train between Telford and Swansea takes 4h 45m and the fastest train takes 3h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Telford to Swansea. 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 Telford and Swansea. The earliest departure is at 12:31 AM at night, and the last departure from Telford is at 10:25 PM which arrives into Swansea at 7:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Shrewsbury and take an average of 4h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Telford to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Telford station and arriving at Swansea station via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
Telford to Swansea train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Shrewsbury station.
Telford to Swansea train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Swansea station.
Book your Telford to Swansea train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Telford and Swansea is 155.5 km. The road distance is 266 km.
You can take a train from Telford Central to Swansea via Shrewsbury and Newport (S Wales) in around 4h 6m.