Edinburgh to Swansea by train

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Overview: trains from Edinburgh to Swansea

Find the key information for travelling by train from Edinburgh to Swansea, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 00:30 View journey
Last train 23:36 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 6hr 41m View journey
Distance (km) 484
Trains / day 29 View all
Cheapest journey AU$114.61 View journey
Avg journey time 8hr 32m
Train operators 11

Edinburgh to Swansea train travel explained

Want to know how to get from Edinburgh to Swansea by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Edinburgh to Swansea take around 6 hours and 41 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 484 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Edinburgh is scheduled to depart at around  00:30. The last departure is usually at around 23:33 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Edinburgh at around 00:30, with the last train leaving at around 23:36. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 29 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 14 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from AU$114.61.

We think any time is a great time to visit Swansea, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Swansea.

Is there a direct train from Edinburgh to Swansea?

The journey between Edinburgh and Swansea usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Edinburgh to Swansea every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

Trains usually run with a similar frequency on weekends.

How long does it take to travel from Edinburgh to Swansea?

The Edinburgh to Swansea train travel takes about 6 hours and 41 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Edinburgh to Swansea train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Swansea leaving Edinburgh at around 00:30 and the last train leaving at around 23:33 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Edinburgh at around 00:30, with the final departure at 23:36.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.