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Trains from Leicester (LEI) to Swansea (SWA)

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20

train journeys
per day

138

miles (222 kms)

4hrs 8 mins

fastest journey

06:18 / 00:26

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 2 changes)

4

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Leicester (LEI) to Swansea (SWA)

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On a typical weekday there are 20 scheduled rail journeys between Leicester and Swansea , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 20 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Leicester to Swansea is approximately 138 miles (222 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 4 mins.

East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, GWR, Transport for Wales are the main train operating companies running services between Leicester and Swansea.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Leicester to Swansea. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 8 mins.

Journeys from Leicester to Swansea Today

  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:18
    4 hrs 16 mins 2 changes
    10:34
    Leicester
    Swansea
    Leicester to Swansea
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:22
    4 hrs 8 mins 2 changes
    11:30
    Leicester
    Swansea
    Leicester to Swansea
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:50
    4 hrs 40 mins 2 changes
    12:30
    Leicester
    Swansea
    Leicester to Swansea
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:15
    4 hrs 17 mins 2 changes
    13:32
    Leicester
    Swansea
    Leicester to Swansea
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:50
    4 hrs 39 mins 2 changes
    14:29
    Leicester
    Swansea
    Leicester to Swansea
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:18
    4 hrs 13 mins 2 changes
    15:31
    Leicester
    Swansea
    Leicester to Swansea
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:18
    4 hrs 12 mins 2 changes
    16:30
    Leicester
    Swansea
    Leicester to Swansea
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:18
    4 hrs 12 mins 2 changes
    17:30
    Leicester
    Swansea
    Leicester to Swansea
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:18
    4 hrs 15 mins 2 changes
    18:33
    Leicester
    Swansea
    Leicester to Swansea
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:50
    4 hrs 32 mins 2 changes
    19:22
    Leicester
    Swansea
    Leicester to Swansea
  • Mon 1st Apr
    15:50
    4 hrs 28 mins 2 changes
    20:18
    Leicester
    Swansea
    Leicester to Swansea
  • Mon 1st Apr
    16:18
    4 hrs 14 mins 2 changes
    20:32
    Leicester
    Swansea
    Leicester to Swansea
  • Mon 1st Apr
    16:50
    4 hrs 44 mins 2 changes
    21:34
    Leicester
    Swansea
    Leicester to Swansea
  • Mon 1st Apr
    17:50
    4 hrs 27 mins 2 changes
    22:17
    Leicester
    Swansea
    Leicester to Swansea
  • Mon 1st Apr
    18:18
    4 hrs 15 mins 2 changes
    22:33
    Leicester
    Swansea
    Leicester to Swansea
  • Mon 1st Apr
    18:50
    4 hrs 53 mins 2 changes
    23:43
    Leicester
    Swansea
    Leicester to Swansea
  • Mon 1st Apr
    19:50
    4 hrs 54 mins 2 changes
    00:44
    Leicester
    Swansea
    Leicester to Swansea
  • Mon 1st Apr
    20:50
    5 hrs 39 mins 2 changes
    02:29
    Leicester
    Swansea
    Leicester to Swansea
  • Mon 1st Apr
    22:56
    9 hrs 54 mins 2 changes
    08:50
    Leicester
    Swansea
    Leicester to Swansea
  • Mon 1st Apr
    23:49
    10 hrs 45 mins 2 changes
    10:34
    Leicester
    Swansea
    Leicester to Swansea

About Leicester Station

Station name Leicester (LEI)
Address Leicester station, London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0QB
Managed by EM

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:20 - 22:30
Saturday 05:20 - 22:30
Sunday 07:15 - 22:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

About Swansea Station

Station name Swansea (SWA)
Address Swansea station, High Street, Swansea, City & County of Swansea, SA1 1NU
Managed by AW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:15 - 20:00
Saturday 06:15 - 20:00
Sunday 08:00 - 20:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Leicester and Swansea

The travel time between Leicester and Swansea by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 4 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 8 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Leicester and Swansea vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 20 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:18, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:26.

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Amenities on trains between Leicester and Swansea can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Leicester & Swansea. owever, there are 20 possible journeys which require a change.

East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, GWR, Transport for Wales are the main train operating companies running services between Leicester and Swansea.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Leicester and Swansea, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.