Train Edinburgh to Swansea from £181 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Swansea takes 7h 31m 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 31m
Duration: 424 mi
Distance: £181
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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7h 39m

£127–261

Edinburgh to Swansea train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Edinburgh and Swansea. The earliest departure is at 1:24 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 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, May 15, 2026

2:52 PM → 9:58 PM
7h 6m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, May 16, 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 17, 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
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Departing Monday, May 18, 2026

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
12:52 PM → 7:39 PM
6h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 19, 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 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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Frequently asked questions

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