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Trains from Swansea (SWA) to Plymouth (PLY)

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25

train journeys
per day

86

miles (139 kms)

4hrs 14 mins

fastest journey

05:25 / 23:39

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

3

operators run

7

routes

Trains from Swansea (SWA) to Plymouth (PLY)

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On a typical weekday there are 25 scheduled rail journeys between Swansea and Plymouth , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 25 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Swansea to Plymouth is approximately 86 miles (139 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 11 mins.

CrossCountry, GWR, Transport for Wales are the main train operating companies running services between Swansea and Plymouth.

There are 7 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Swansea to Plymouth. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 14 mins.

Journeys from Swansea to Plymouth Today

  • Mon 1st Apr
    05:25
    4 hrs 14 mins 2 changes
    09:39
    Swansea
    Plymouth
    Swansea to Plymouth
  • Mon 1st Apr
    05:58
    4 hrs 33 mins 1 change
    10:31
    Swansea
    Plymouth
    Swansea to Plymouth
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:28
    4 hrs 19 mins 1 change
    10:47
    Swansea
    Plymouth
    Swansea to Plymouth
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:57
    4 hrs 36 mins 1 change
    11:33
    Swansea
    Plymouth
    Swansea to Plymouth
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:43
    4 hrs 4 mins 1 change
    11:47
    Swansea
    Plymouth
    Swansea to Plymouth
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:49
    4 hrs 43 mins 1 change
    12:32
    Swansea
    Plymouth
    Swansea to Plymouth
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:23
    4 hrs 25 mins 1 change
    12:48
    Swansea
    Plymouth
    Swansea to Plymouth
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:23
    4 hrs 26 mins 1 change
    13:49
    Swansea
    Plymouth
    Swansea to Plymouth
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:52
    4 hrs 40 mins 1 change
    14:32
    Swansea
    Plymouth
    Swansea to Plymouth
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:23
    4 hrs 24 mins 1 change
    14:47
    Swansea
    Plymouth
    Swansea to Plymouth
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:23
    4 hrs 26 mins 1 change
    15:49
    Swansea
    Plymouth
    Swansea to Plymouth
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:52
    4 hrs 40 mins 1 change
    16:32
    Swansea
    Plymouth
    Swansea to Plymouth
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:23
    4 hrs 24 mins 1 change
    16:47
    Swansea
    Plymouth
    Swansea to Plymouth
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:23
    4 hrs 24 mins 1 change
    17:47
    Swansea
    Plymouth
    Swansea to Plymouth
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:23
    4 hrs 24 mins 1 change
    18:47
    Swansea
    Plymouth
    Swansea to Plymouth
  • Mon 1st Apr
    15:23
    4 hrs 24 mins 1 change
    19:47
    Swansea
    Plymouth
    Swansea to Plymouth
  • Mon 1st Apr
    16:23
    4 hrs 26 mins 1 change
    20:49
    Swansea
    Plymouth
    Swansea to Plymouth
  • Mon 1st Apr
    16:49
    4 hrs 54 mins 1 change
    21:43
    Swansea
    Plymouth
    Swansea to Plymouth
  • Mon 1st Apr
    17:23
    4 hrs 28 mins 1 change
    21:51
    Swansea
    Plymouth
    Swansea to Plymouth
  • Mon 1st Apr
    17:47
    4 hrs 47 mins 1 change
    22:34
    Swansea
    Plymouth
    Swansea to Plymouth

About Swansea Station

Station name Swansea (SWA)
Address Swansea station, High Street, Swansea, City & County of Swansea, SA1 1NU
Managed by AW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:15 - 20:00
Saturday 06:15 - 20:00
Sunday 08:00 - 20:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

About Plymouth Station

Station name Plymouth (PLY)
Address Plymouth station, North Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 6AB
Managed by GW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:25 - 20:00
Saturday 06:25 - 19:00
Sunday 08:00 - 19:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Swansea and Plymouth

The travel time between Swansea and Plymouth by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 11 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 14 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Swansea and Plymouth vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 25 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:25, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:39.

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Amenities on trains between Swansea and Plymouth can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Swansea & Plymouth. owever, there are 25 possible journeys which require a change.

CrossCountry, GWR, Transport for Wales are the main train operating companies running services between Swansea and Plymouth.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Swansea and Plymouth, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.