The average train between Nottingham and Swansea takes 4h 24m and the fastest train takes 4h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Nottingham 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 2 hours between Nottingham and Swansea. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nottingham is at 7:08 PM which arrives into Swansea at 11:41 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Nottingham station and arriving at Swansea station via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
Nottingham to Swansea train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Nottingham station.
Nottingham to Swansea train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Swansea station.
Book your Nottingham to Swansea train tickets online with Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Nottingham and Swansea is 240.9 km. The road distance is 338 km.
You can take a train from Nottingham to Swansea via Newport (S Wales) in around 4h 50m.