The average train between Basingstoke and Swansea takes 3h 6m and the fastest train takes 2h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Basingstoke to Swansea. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Basingstoke and Swansea. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Basingstoke is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Swansea at 2:11 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke station and arriving at Swansea station via Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
Basingstoke to Swansea train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.
Basingstoke to Swansea train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Swansea station.
Book your Basingstoke to Swansea train tickets online with Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Basingstoke and Swansea is 201.9 km. The road distance is 273 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to Swansea hourly. Tickets cost £65–130 and the journey takes 2h 43m.