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London to Swansea by train
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First train05:19
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Last train22:45
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Avg changes0
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Fastest journey2hr 56m
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Distance265 kilometres
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Trains per Day38
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Avg. journey time3hr 18m
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Train Operators
Travelling from London to Swansea by train
Fast trains from London to Swansea take around 2 hours and 56 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 265 kilometres. There are frequent services on the rail route between London and Swansea.
1. Are there direct trains from London to Swansea?
Direct trains from London to Swansea have been found.
We usually find around 32 direct trains on the route from London to Swansea every weekday.
Trains are typically more frequent on weekends, when we found around 52 departures.
2. How long is the train journey from London to Swansea?
The London to Swansea train travel time is normally about 2 hours and 56 minutes, whatever time you make the journey.
3. What are the London to Swansea train times and schedule?
On weekdays the earliest direct train to Swansea is usually scheduled to depart London around 05:18 and the last train is around 22:45. At weekends the first train of the day leaves London around 07:12, and the last at 21:37.

What's the London to Swansea train price?
The earlier you book the better, and the cheapest tickets we've found for trains from London to Swansea are $31.51.
Trains departing 30 days in advance will cost around $45 while booking 7 days in advance the price is around $61. Booking on the day of travel is likely to be more expensive, so it is worth booking in advance if you can to save money.
When to book London to Swansea train tickets?
Trains in the UK usually open for booking around 3 months in advance. If booking is not yet open for your dates then you can set a booking alert to receive an email on the day that the cheapest tickets are released for your journey from London to Swansea by train.
Which train companies operate between London and Swansea?
More than one train company operates on the route from London to Swansea, so you’ll be travelling with one or more of the following rail operators:
You can check which train you’ll be travelling on by looking for the train name in search results.
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