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Trip Overview

The average train between Exeter and Swansea takes 3h 6m and the fastest train takes 3h. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter 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.

3h 6m
Duration
160 mi
Distance
£82
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Exeter to Swansea train times

Trains run hourly between Exeter and Swansea. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Exeter is at 9:14 PM which arrives into Swansea at 12:44 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 7m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 3m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 1m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 8m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 9m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 3m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 8m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 9m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 3m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 8m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 9m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 3m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 8m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 9m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 3m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 8m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 9m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 3m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 3m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 3m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 6m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 7m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Exeter 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.

Map of how to get from Exeter to Swansea.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 159.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 6m

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Swansea, Wales?

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Swansea via Bristol Parkway in around 3h 18m.

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