The average train between York and Swansea takes 5h 52m and the fastest train takes 5h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from York 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 York and Swansea. The earliest departure is at 6:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from York is at 7:42 PM which arrives into Swansea at 2:11 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from York to Swansea. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Swansea station via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
York to Swansea train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from York station.
York to Swansea train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Swansea station.
Book your York to Swansea train tickets online with Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between York and Swansea is 323.2 km. The road distance is 486 km.
You can take a train from York to Swansea via Bristol Parkway in around 5h 46m.