The average train between Waterloo Station and Swansea takes 3h 18m and the fastest train takes 2h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Waterloo Station 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 Waterloo Station and Swansea. The earliest departure is at 12:27 AM at night, and the last departure from Waterloo Station is at 10:29 PM which arrives into Swansea at 2:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Paddington station and take an average of 3h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Waterloo Station to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Waterloo Station station and arriving at Swansea station via Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
Waterloo Station to Swansea train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from London Paddington station.
Waterloo Station to Swansea train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Swansea station.
Book your Waterloo Station to Swansea train tickets online with London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Waterloo Station and Swansea is 265 km. The road distance is 311 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Swansea hourly. Tickets cost £85–170 and the journey takes 2h 53m.