The average train between Swansea and Perth takes 11h 11m and the fastest train takes 9h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Swansea to Perth. 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 Perth. The earliest departure is at 3:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Swansea is at 11:34 PM which arrives into Perth at 1:07 PM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 11h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Perth. However, there are services departing from Swansea station and arriving at Perth station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 11m.
Swansea to Perth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Swansea station.
Swansea to Perth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Perth station.
Book your Swansea to Perth train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Swansea and Perth is 531.9 km. The road distance is 784 km.
You can take a train from Swansea to Perth via Cardiff Central, Crewe, Warrington Bank Quay, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 9h 57m.