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Trip Summary
There are 40 daily trains from Swansea to Sheffield. Traveling by train from Swansea to Sheffield usually takes around 6 hours and 55 minutes, but the fastest Great Western Railway + Connections train can make the trip in 4 hours and 56 minutes.
| Distance | 160 mi (258 km) |
| Fastest train | 4h 56m |
| Lowest price | $68.80 |
| Most frequent service | Great Western Railway + Connections |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Swansea to Sheffield?
2 train services operate from Swansea to Sheffield. Great Western Railway + Connections usually has more trains scheduled, with 33 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arriva Trains Wales + Connections | 7 | 7h 36m | $121.45 |
| Great Western Railway + Connections | 33 | 6h 47m | $217.83 |
Arriva Trains Wales + Connections train tickets from Swansea to Sheffield start from $69, and on average cost . Daily there are 7 Arriva Trains Wales + Connections schedules to Sheffield. Arriva Trains Wales + Connections in Swansea leaves from Swansea Train Station . And in Sheffield trains arrive at Sheaf St and 4 other train stations.
From Swansea to Sheffield train travel on Arriva Trains Wales + Connections takes 7 hours and 36 minutes. If you are looking to get to Sheffield faster, Arriva Trains Wales + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 4 hours and 56 minutes.
Great Western Railway + Connections train tickets from Swansea to Sheffield start from $194, and on average cost . Daily there are 33 Great Western Railway + Connections schedules to Sheffield. Great Western Railway + Connections in Swansea leaves from Swansea Train Station . And in Sheffield trains arrive at Darnall and 4 other train stations.
From Swansea to Sheffield train travel on Great Western Railway + Connections takes 6 hours and 47 minutes. If you are looking to get to Sheffield faster, Great Western Railway + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 4 hours and 56 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Swansea and Sheffield is approximately 160 miles, or 258 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 6 hours and 55 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 4 hours and 56 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Trains departing from Swansea to Sheffield tend to have the most passengers on Saturday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Saturday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Saturday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Swansea at 6:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 9:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 40 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Sheffield to Swansea.
City Information
Swansea
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Swansea is a coastal city in the southwest of Wales. With its sweeping coastline and diverse city, this historically industrial town has so much to offer. A visit to Swansea would be incomplete without a visit to one, or all, of its magnificent beaches and peninsulas. Swansea Bay makes a great picnic stop on a warm day, with its soft sand, blue waters, and plentiful ice cream parlors.
The Gower Peninsula, famous for being the U.K.'s first Area of Outstanding National Beauty, provides a great place to experience the real Wales, with its dramatic limestone cliffs, wild moors, and diverse ecology; it's definitely worth the short car drive from the city.
If the weather drives you indoors, then visit the National Waterfront Museum to learn about the industrial and maritime history of Wales. Swansea is also home to a large indoor market where you can explore independent retailers' goods and indulge in the many local delicacies on offer.
With its major road links and park-and-ride car parks, Swansea is easy to reach by car. Direct trains also run from many major cities, including London and Manchester, via the Great Western Railway. National Express and Megabus also provide frequent bus services to the city.
Sheffield
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Sheffield is also known as the Steel City, mainly for its many innovations during the 19th-century Industrial Revolution. Flash forward to today, and Sheffield is where you'll find modern cityscapes set against beautiful green backdrops; a standout is Peak District National Park.
Paying homage to the city's history, many streets feature steel art structures, and the local museums explore the city's contributions to Britain's steel industry. Sheffield's food scene boasts a plethora of restaurants, microbreweries, and pubs all around. Top picks include Steam Yard, Silversmiths, and Kommune, all located at the city center.
The most prominent landmarks in Sheffield are the Millennium Gallery, Sheffield Cathedral, Winter Garden, and the Kelham Island Museum. For family fun, check out the Weston Park Museum, Tropical Butterfly House, and Whirlow Hall Farm.
Two trains can take you to Sheffield: Northern Rail and CrossCountry. If you prefer to take the bus, service is available with Megabus and FlixBus.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Swansea?
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Link to image attributionMain departure station: Swansea Train Station
Trains to Swansea arrive at the Swansea Train Station on the northern edge of the city center. Opened in 1850, the station overlooks the Swansea Canal to the east. The historic building is not huge but includes a coffee shop and essential amenities. It is the terminus of regular services from London and serves as an intermediate stop for hourly Great Western Railways trains between Cardiff, West Wales, and Manchester. Transport for Wales operates additional routes from Swansea to cities throughout Wales.
All train stations in Swansea:
Swansea Train Station
Where is the train station in Sheffield?
Main arrival station: Darnall
There are more train stations and stops in Sheffield than most cities. Most trains from Swansea will stop at one (or more) of the 5 following stations in Sheffield:
Train stations in Sheffield:
Darnall
Woodhouse
Chapeltown (South Yorks)
Meadowhall Interchange
Sheaf St
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