Peterborough to Swansea by train

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Overview: trains from Peterborough to Swansea

Find the key information for travelling by train from Peterborough 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 04:20 View journey
Last train 23:58 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 4hr 19m View journey
Distance (km) 273
Trains / day 60 View all
Cheapest journey £58.58 View journey
Avg journey time 5hr 35m
Train operators 9

Peterborough to Swansea train travel explained

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

The fastest trains from Peterborough to Swansea take around 4 hours and 19 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 273 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Peterborough is scheduled to depart at around  04:20. The last departure is usually at around 23:58 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Peterborough at around 06:10, with the last train leaving at around 22:46. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 60 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 £58.58.

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 Peterborough to Swansea?

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

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

Trains are typically more frequent on weekends, when we found at least one departure.

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

The Peterborough to Swansea train travel takes about 4 hours and 19 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Peterborough to Swansea train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Swansea leaving Peterborough at around 04:20 and the last train leaving at around 23:58 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Peterborough at around 06:10, with the final departure at 22:46.

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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.