The average train between Swansea and Nottingham takes 4h 38m and the fastest train takes 4h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Swansea to Nottingham. 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 Swansea and Nottingham. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swansea is at 6:23 PM which arrives into Nottingham at 11:26 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Nottingham. However, there are services departing from Swansea station and arriving at Nottingham station via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
Swansea to Nottingham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.
Swansea to Nottingham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Nottingham station.
Book your Swansea to Nottingham train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Swansea and Nottingham is 240.9 km. The road distance is 338 km.
You can take a train from Swansea to Nottingham via Newport (S Wales) in around 5h 7m.