Edinburgh to Swansea Trains

Edinburgh to Swansea trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Swansea takes 7h 24m and the fastest train takes 6h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh 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.

7h 24m
Duration: 424 mi
Distance: £157
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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7h 39m

£115–228

Edinburgh to Swansea train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Edinburgh and Swansea. The earliest departure is at 1:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 6:52 PM which arrives into Swansea at 2:18 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

8:53 AM → 3:38 PM
6h 45m • 1 change
10:52 AM → 5:40 PM
6h 48m • 1 change
12:52 PM → 7:39 PM
6h 47m • 1 change
2:52 PM → 9:58 PM
7h 6m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

1:24 AM → 9:40 AM
8h 16m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 1:39 PM
6h 47m • 1 change
8:53 AM → 3:38 PM
6h 45m • 1 change
10:52 AM → 5:40 PM
6h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

1:24 AM → 9:40 AM
8h 16m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 1:39 PM
6h 47m • 1 change
8:53 AM → 3:38 PM
6h 45m • 1 change
10:52 AM → 5:40 PM
6h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

1:24 AM → 9:40 AM
8h 16m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 1:39 PM
6h 47m • 1 change
8:53 AM → 3:38 PM
6h 45m • 1 change
10:52 AM → 5:40 PM
6h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

1:24 AM → 9:38 AM
8h 14m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 1:39 PM
6h 47m • 1 change
8:52 AM → 3:39 PM
6h 47m • 1 change
10:52 AM → 5:37 PM
6h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

10:51 AM → 6:05 PM
7h 14m • 1 change
12:51 PM → 7:53 PM
7h 2m • 1 change
2:51 PM → 9:46 PM
6h 55m • 1 change
4:51 PM → 11:58 PM
7h 7m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

1:01 AM → 9:40 AM
8h 39m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 1:39 PM
6h 47m • 1 change
8:53 AM → 3:38 PM
6h 45m • 1 change
10:52 AM → 5:40 PM
6h 48m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Swansea? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.