The average train between Chester and Swansea takes 4h 9m and the fastest train takes 4h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Chester 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 every 4 hours between Chester and Swansea. The earliest departure is at 6:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Swansea at 2:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Chester to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Swansea station via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
Chester to Swansea train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Chester station.
Chester to Swansea train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Swansea station.
Book your Chester to Swansea train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Chester and Swansea is 188.5 km. The road distance is 311 km.
You can take a train from Chester to Swansea via Newport (S Wales) in around 4h 8m.