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The average train between Swansea and Whitstable takes 5h and the fastest train takes 4h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Swansea to Whitstable. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h
Duration
253 mi
Distance
£133
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Swansea to London Paddingtontrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
  2. Take the train from London Victoria to Whitstabletrain train London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
5h 9m
£114–201

Swansea to Whitstable train times

Trains run hourly between Swansea and Whitstable. The earliest departure is at 4:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Swansea is at 8:23 PM which arrives into Whitstable at 1:12 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 5h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern11h 40m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern5h • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 32m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern5h 4m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern5h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern5h • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 32m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern5h 4m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern5h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern5h • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 32m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern5h 4m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern5h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 33m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 36m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 35m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 35m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Swansea to Whitstable? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 252.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Whitstable, England?

You can take a train from Swansea to Whitstable via London Paddington, Paddington station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 5h 9m.

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