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Outbound fromDurham to Swansea by train
It takes an average of 8h 54m to travel from Durham to Swansea by train, over a distance of around 239 miles (384 km). There are normally 27 trains per day travelling from Durham to Swansea and tickets for this journey start from £66.50 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:11 | |
| Departure station | Durham | |
| Arrival station | Swansea | |
| Journey time | From 5h 42m | |
| Distance | 239 miles (384 km) | |
| Frequency | 27 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £66.50 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, Transport for Wales |
Take the train from Durham to Swansea in 5 hours 42 minutes
If you want to travel from Durham to Swansea by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Durham to Swansea by train to take around 8 hours 54 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 5 hours 42 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 27 trains per day running on this route, which spans 239 miles (384 km). You'll have to make 1 change along the way on your journey to Swansea. You can travel on this route with either London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or Great Western Railway. As the main train operators on this route, all offer comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
Train tickets from Durham to Swansea start from £66.50 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
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Cheap train tickets from Durham to Swansea
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Durham to Swansea is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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