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Trains from Plymouth (PLY) to Swansea (SWA)

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20

train journeys
per day

86

miles (139 kms)

4hrs 2 mins

fastest journey

05:24 / 05:08

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

2

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Plymouth (PLY) to Swansea (SWA)

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On a typical weekday there are 20 scheduled rail journeys between Plymouth and Swansea , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 20 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Plymouth to Swansea is approximately 86 miles (139 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 46 mins.

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

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Plymouth to Swansea. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 2 mins.

Journeys from Plymouth to Swansea Today

  • Mon 1st Apr
    05:24
    4 hrs 9 mins 1 change
    09:33
    Plymouth
    Swansea
    Plymouth to Swansea
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:20
    4 hrs 14 mins 1 change
    10:34
    Plymouth
    Swansea
    Plymouth to Swansea
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:27
    4 hrs 3 mins 1 change
    11:30
    Plymouth
    Swansea
    Plymouth to Swansea
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:27
    4 hrs 3 mins 1 change
    12:30
    Plymouth
    Swansea
    Plymouth to Swansea
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:27
    4 hrs 5 mins 1 change
    13:32
    Plymouth
    Swansea
    Plymouth to Swansea
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:27
    4 hrs 2 mins 1 change
    14:29
    Plymouth
    Swansea
    Plymouth to Swansea
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:27
    4 hrs 4 mins 1 change
    15:31
    Plymouth
    Swansea
    Plymouth to Swansea
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:27
    4 hrs 3 mins 1 change
    16:30
    Plymouth
    Swansea
    Plymouth to Swansea
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:27
    4 hrs 3 mins 1 change
    17:30
    Plymouth
    Swansea
    Plymouth to Swansea
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:27
    4 hrs 6 mins 1 change
    18:33
    Plymouth
    Swansea
    Plymouth to Swansea
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:49
    4 hrs 33 mins 1 change
    19:22
    Plymouth
    Swansea
    Plymouth to Swansea
  • Mon 1st Apr
    15:27
    4 hrs 4 mins 1 change
    19:31
    Plymouth
    Swansea
    Plymouth to Swansea
  • Mon 1st Apr
    16:27
    4 hrs 5 mins 1 change
    20:32
    Plymouth
    Swansea
    Plymouth to Swansea
  • Mon 1st Apr
    17:27
    4 hrs 7 mins 1 change
    21:34
    Plymouth
    Swansea
    Plymouth to Swansea
  • Mon 1st Apr
    17:50
    4 hrs 27 mins 1 change
    22:17
    Plymouth
    Swansea
    Plymouth to Swansea
  • Mon 1st Apr
    18:27
    4 hrs 6 mins 1 change
    22:33
    Plymouth
    Swansea
    Plymouth to Swansea
  • Mon 1st Apr
    18:48
    4 hrs 55 mins 1 change
    23:43
    Plymouth
    Swansea
    Plymouth to Swansea
  • Mon 1st Apr
    19:50
    4 hrs 54 mins 2 changes
    00:44
    Plymouth
    Swansea
    Plymouth to Swansea
  • Mon 1st Apr
    21:25
    10 hrs 15 mins 2 changes
    07:40
    Plymouth
    Swansea
    Plymouth to Swansea
  • Mon 1st Apr
    23:54
    9 hrs 5 mins 1 change
    08:59
    Plymouth
    Swansea
    Plymouth to Swansea

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

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

Frequently asked questions about trains between Plymouth and Swansea

The travel time between Plymouth and Swansea by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 46 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 2 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Plymouth and Swansea vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 20 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:24, and the last train of the day leaves at 05:08.

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

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Plymouth & Swansea. owever, there are 20 possible journeys which require a change.

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

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