Swansea to Derby by train

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Overview: trains from Swansea to Derby

Find the key information for travelling by train from Swansea to Derby, 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 03:52 View journey
Last train 22:20 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 39m View journey
Distance (km) 222
Trains / day 64 View all
Cheapest journey €127.78 View journey
Avg journey time 5hr 15m
Train operators 8

Going from Swansea to Derby by train

About to set off from Swansea to Derby by rail? Make your journey as seamless as possible with this guide, packed with tips on schedules, route details and how to find the best deals on tickets.

Train travel between Swansea and Derby: train ticket prices

Cost of train tickets from Swansea to Derby:

  • Cheapest tickets: €127.78

  • Cost of tickets when booked 30 days in advance:

  • Cost of tickets when booked 7 days in advance:

Tickets go on sale 5 months in advance.

Train schedule for travel between Swansea and Derby

While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 64 trains make this journey of 222 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Swansea is at 03:52 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 20:29.

During the weekend, 03:56 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 22:20 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 4 minutes.

Average train travel time and distance from Swansea to Derby

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 3 hours and 39 minutes, spanning 222 kilometres in total.

Booking horizon for travel between Swansea and Derby

Tickets for travel between Swansea and Derby can be booked 5 months in advance. Booking earlier ensures lower prices, so be sure to book as far out as possible.

Learn even more about travelling from Swansea to Derby by train

Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Derby.

FAQs about the train journey from Swansea to Derby

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

The distance between Swansea and Derby is 222 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.