It takes an average of 7h 21m to travel from Doncaster to Swansea by train, over a distance of around 176 miles (283 km). There are normally 34 trains per day travelling from Doncaster to Swansea and tickets for this journey start from £67.10 when you book in advance.
First train | 04:36 | |
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Last train | 22:49 | |
Departure station | Doncaster | |
Arrival station | Swansea | |
Journey time | From 4h 32m | |
Distance | 176 miles (283 km) | |
Frequency | 34 trains per day | |
Changes | 1 change | |
Price | From £67.10 | |
Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, Transport for Wales |
Looking to travel from Doncaster to Swansea by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 7 hours 21 minutes to travel from Doncaster to Swansea by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 4 hours 32 minutes though. You'll usually find 34 trains per day running along the 176 miles (283 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change during the journey to Swansea, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or Great Western Railway to get to Swansea. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Doncaster to Swansea in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save, as advance tickets start from £67.10.
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The average journey time by train between Doncaster and Swansea is 7 hours and 21 minutes, with around 34 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The fastest journey time by train from Doncaster to Swansea is 4 hours and 32 minutes.
Train ticket prices from Doncaster to Swansea can start from as little as £67.10 when you book in advance. The cost of tickets can vary depending on the time of day, route and class you book and are usually more expensive if you book on the day.
No, there are no direct train services from Doncaster to Swansea. Travelling from Doncaster to Swansea by train will require a minimum of 1 change.
The first train from Doncaster to Swansea leaves at 04:36. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Doncaster to Swansea leaves at 22:49. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from Doncaster to Swansea cover a distance of around 176 miles (283 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Swansea to Doncaster.
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