Durham to Swansea by train

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Overview: trains from Durham to Swansea

Find the key information for travelling by train from Durham 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 06:14 View journey
Last train 23:00 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 5hr 42m View journey
Distance (km) 384
Trains / day 29 View all
Cheapest journey £472.07 View journey
Avg journey time 7hr 24m
Train operators 14

Durham to Swansea by train

Gearing up for an adventure by rail from Durham to Swansea? Read on for essential information about this journey, which spans 384 kilometres.

Train cost from Durham to Swansea

Ready to book tickets from Durham to Swansea? Start by comparing all the upcoming trains in just a few clicks with Rail Europe. Here is what you can expect from fares along this specific route:

  • The cheapest tickets between Durham and Swansea typically run £472.07.

  • If you wait until 30 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can hit .

  • If you wait until 7 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can increase to .

  • You can book travel between these two destinations 3 and a half months in advance.

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Train times for travel from Durham to Swansea

During the week, the earliest departure time is at 06:36 and the last departure is 23:00. On weekends, the first train departs at 06:14 and the last train leaves at 22:14. On average, a total of 29 trains make this journey each day.

Travel time and distance between Durham and Swansea

The route’s fastest journey takes 5 hours and 42 minutes, covering a total of 384 kilometres.

How far in advance Durham and Swansea tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between Durham and Swansea are available 3 and a half months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.

Making the most of your trip to Swansea

For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Swansea.

FAQs about the train journey from Durham to Swansea

Want to know more about your journey from Durham to Swansea? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total distance between Durham and Swansea is 384 kilometres.

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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.