Train Edinburgh to Swansea from £179 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Swansea takes 7h 22m 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 22m
Duration: 424 mi
Distance: £179
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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7h 39m

£124–259

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 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, May 20, 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, May 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 Friday, May 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 Saturday, May 23, 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, May 24, 2026

10:51 AM → 6:02 PM
7h 11m • 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, May 25, 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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Departing Tuesday, May 26, 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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Frequently asked questions

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