Plymouth to Swansea by train

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Overview: trains from Plymouth to Swansea

Find the key information for travelling by train from Plymouth 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 05:20 View journey
Last train 23:54 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 57m View journey
Distance (km) 140
Trains / day 35 View all
Cheapest journey €72.27 View journey
Avg journey time 4hr 56m
Train operators 6

Plymouth to Swansea train travel explained

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

The fastest trains from Plymouth to Swansea take around 3 hours and 57 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 140 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Plymouth is scheduled to depart at around  05:20. The last departure is usually at around 23:54 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Plymouth at around 05:25, with the last train leaving at around 21:15. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 35 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 11 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from €72.27.

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 Plymouth to Swansea?

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

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Plymouth 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 Plymouth to Swansea?

The Plymouth to Swansea train travel takes about 3 hours and 57 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Plymouth to Swansea train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Swansea leaving Plymouth at around 05:20 and the last train leaving at around 23:54 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Plymouth at around 05:25, with the final departure at 21:15.

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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.