Wakefield to Swansea Trains

Wakefield to Swansea trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Wakefield and Swansea takes 5h 9m and the fastest train takes 4h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Wakefield 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.

5h 9m
Duration: 267 mi
Distance: £165
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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£139–214

Wakefield to Swansea train times

Trains run hourly between Wakefield and Swansea. The earliest departure is at 6:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wakefield is at 8:27 PM which arrives into Swansea at 2:11 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

1:27 PM → 6:34 PM
5h 6m • 1 change
2:27 PM → 7:04 PM
4h 36m • 1 change
3:27 PM → 8:12 PM
4h 44m • 1 change
5:27 PM → 10:04 PM
4h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

6:23 AM → 11:30 AM
5h 7m • 1 change
7:22 AM → 12:33 PM
5h 10m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 1:30 PM
5h 2m • 1 change
9:27 AM → 2:29 PM
5h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

6:23 AM → 11:30 AM
5h 7m • 1 change
7:22 AM → 12:33 PM
5h 10m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 1:30 PM
5h 2m • 1 change
9:27 AM → 2:29 PM
5h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

6:23 AM → 11:30 AM
5h 7m • 1 change
7:22 AM → 12:33 PM
5h 10m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 1:30 PM
5h 2m • 1 change
9:27 AM → 2:29 PM
5h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

6:23 AM → 11:30 AM
5h 7m • 1 change
7:22 AM → 12:33 PM
5h 10m • 1 change

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