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Trains from Swansea (SWA) to Leicester (LEI)

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21

train journeys
per day

138

miles (222 kms)

4hrs 14 mins

fastest journey

04:59 / 23:43

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

4

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Swansea (SWA) to Leicester (LEI)

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On a typical weekday there are 21 scheduled rail journeys between Swansea and Leicester , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 21 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Swansea to Leicester is approximately 138 miles (222 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 6 mins.

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

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Swansea to Leicester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 14 mins.

Journeys from Swansea to Leicester Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    04:59
    4 hrs 14 mins 1 change
    09:13
    Swansea
    Leicester
    Swansea to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:25
    4 hrs 27 mins 2 changes
    09:52
    Swansea
    Leicester
    Swansea to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:58
    4 hrs 31 mins 2 changes
    10:29
    Swansea
    Leicester
    Swansea to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:28
    4 hrs 23 mins 2 changes
    10:51
    Swansea
    Leicester
    Swansea to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:57
    4 hrs 15 mins 2 changes
    11:12
    Swansea
    Leicester
    Swansea to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:20
    4 hrs 31 mins 2 changes
    11:51
    Swansea
    Leicester
    Swansea to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:43
    4 hrs 27 mins 2 changes
    12:10
    Swansea
    Leicester
    Swansea to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:23
    4 hrs 27 mins 2 changes
    12:50
    Swansea
    Leicester
    Swansea to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:23
    4 hrs 28 mins 2 changes
    13:51
    Swansea
    Leicester
    Swansea to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:23
    4 hrs 28 mins 2 changes
    14:51
    Swansea
    Leicester
    Swansea to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:23
    4 hrs 28 mins 2 changes
    15:51
    Swansea
    Leicester
    Swansea to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:23
    4 hrs 28 mins 2 changes
    16:51
    Swansea
    Leicester
    Swansea to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:23
    4 hrs 31 mins 2 changes
    17:54
    Swansea
    Leicester
    Swansea to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:23
    4 hrs 29 mins 2 changes
    18:52
    Swansea
    Leicester
    Swansea to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:23
    4 hrs 27 mins 2 changes
    19:50
    Swansea
    Leicester
    Swansea to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:23
    4 hrs 29 mins 2 changes
    20:52
    Swansea
    Leicester
    Swansea to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    17:23
    4 hrs 42 mins 2 changes
    22:05
    Swansea
    Leicester
    Swansea to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    18:23
    4 hrs 55 mins 2 changes
    23:18
    Swansea
    Leicester
    Swansea to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    19:23
    6 hrs 2 mins 2 changes
    01:25
    Swansea
    Leicester
    Swansea to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    20:23
    9 hrs 51 mins 2 changes
    06:14
    Swansea
    Leicester
    Swansea to Leicester

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

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

Frequently asked questions about trains between Swansea and Leicester

The travel time between Swansea and Leicester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 6 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 14 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Swansea and Leicester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 21 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 04:59, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:43.

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

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Swansea & Leicester. owever, there are 21 possible journeys which require a change.

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

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