The average train between Swansea and Basildon takes 4h 19m and the fastest train takes 4h. There is a train service every few hours from Swansea to Basildon. 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 hourly between Swansea and Basildon. The earliest departure is at 3:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Swansea is at 8:23 PM which arrives into Basildon at 1:09 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Basildon. However, there are services departing from Swansea station and arriving at Basildon station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
Swansea to Basildon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.
Swansea to Basildon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Book your Swansea to Basildon train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and c2c.
The distance between Swansea and Basildon is 304 km. The road distance is 351 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Swansea to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £80–160 and the journey takes 3h 6m.