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Outbound fromLiverpool to Swansea by train
It takes an average of 6h 14m to travel from Liverpool to Swansea by train, over a distance of around 130 miles (208 km). There are normally 101 trains per day travelling from Liverpool to Swansea and tickets for this journey start from £54.40 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:25 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:46 | |
| Departure station | Liverpool | |
| Arrival station | Swansea | |
| Journey time | From 4h 24m | |
| Distance | 130 miles (208 km) | |
| Frequency | 101 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £54.40 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, Merseyrail, Transport for Wales |
Taking the train from Liverpool to Swansea in 4 hours 24 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Liverpool to Swansea? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 6 hours 14 minutes to travel the 130 miles (208 km) from Liverpool to Swansea by train, although you can get there in as little as 4 hours 24 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 101 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway or Transport for Wales to Swansea. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Liverpool to Swansea in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £54.40. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Swansea by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Liverpool 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 Liverpool to Swansea is right for you.
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