The average train between Swansea and Congleton takes 4h 46m and the fastest train takes 4h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Swansea to Congleton. 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 3 hours between Swansea and Congleton. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swansea is at 3:22 PM which arrives into Congleton at 8:09 PM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 4h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Congleton. However, there are services departing from Swansea station and arriving at Congleton station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
Swansea to Congleton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.
Swansea to Congleton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Crewe station.
Book your Swansea to Congleton train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Swansea and Congleton is 207.8 km. The road distance is 317 km.
Transport for Wales operates a train from Swansea to Crewe every 4 hours. Tickets cost £70–130 and the journey takes 3h 33m.