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Trip Summary
There are 8 daily trains from Liverpool to Swansea. Traveling by train from Liverpool to Swansea usually takes around 6 hours and 39 minutes, but the fastest West Midlands Railway + Connections train can make the trip in 5 hours,
| Distance | 130 mi (209 km) |
| Fastest train | 5h 0m |
| Lowest price | £64.54 |
| Most frequent service | Virgin Trains + Connections |
| Train lines | 3 |
Which train should you take from Liverpool to Swansea?
There are 3 train lines with service from Liverpool to Swansea. Virgin Trains + Connections is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 4 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merseyrail + Connections | 2 | 8h 4m | £61.85 |
| Virgin Trains + Connections | 4 | 5h 43m | £65.91 |
| West Midlands Railway + Connections | 2 | 7h 7m | £64.47 |
Merseyrail + Connections train tickets from Liverpool to Swansea start from £31, and on average cost . Daily there are 2 Merseyrail + Connections schedules to Swansea. Merseyrail + Connections in Liverpool leaves from Liverpool James St . And in Swansea trains arrive at Swansea Train Station .
From Liverpool to Swansea train travel on Merseyrail + Connections takes 8 hours and 4 minutes. If you are looking to get to Swansea faster, Merseyrail + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 5 hours and 0 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Merseyrail + Connections offers 2 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Swansea.
Virgin Trains + Connections train tickets from Liverpool to Swansea start from £36, and on average cost . Daily there are 4 Virgin Trains + Connections schedules to Swansea. Virgin Trains + Connections in Liverpool leaves from Liverpool Lime St . And in Swansea trains arrive at Swansea Train Station .
From Liverpool to Swansea train travel on Virgin Trains + Connections takes 5 hours and 43 minutes. If you are looking to get to Swansea faster, Virgin Trains + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 5 hours and 0 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Virgin Trains + Connections offers 4 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Swansea.
West Midlands Railway + Connections train tickets from Liverpool to Swansea start from £36, and on average cost . Daily there are 2 West Midlands Railway + Connections schedules to Swansea. West Midlands Railway + Connections in Liverpool leaves from Liverpool Lime St . And in Swansea trains arrive at Swansea Train Station .
From Liverpool to Swansea train travel on West Midlands Railway + Connections takes 7 hours and 7 minutes. If you are looking to get to Swansea faster, West Midlands Railway + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 5 hours and 0 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, West Midlands Railway + Connections offers 2 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Swansea.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Liverpool and Swansea is approximately 130 miles, or 209 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 6 hours and 39 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 5 hours,
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 from Liverpool to Swansea are the most crowded on Monday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider traveling on Monday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
The earliest train departs Liverpool at 08:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 23:00. 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 8 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 Swansea to Liverpool.
City Information
Liverpool
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Although Liverpool is only England's 10th largest city, its fame ballooned as the birthplace of the world's biggest rock band: The Beatles. Visiting Liverpool would not be complete without a trip to the iconic Beatles Statue, located near the port, followed by a visit to The Beatles Story museum, where visitors can immerse themselves in the band's rise to fame.
To explore some of Liverpool's older history, the Merseyside Maritime Museum provides fascinating exhibits on the city's great port-town past, including exhibitions on the Titanic as well as the Battle of the Atlantic. Football fanatics should check out the world-famous Anfield Stadium, where regular tours help visitors revel in the history and glory of this iconic football club.
Traveling to Liverpool is easy thanks to several rail providers, which facilitate travel around the Liverpool City Region and beyond. Liverpool also has two significant bus terminals for access via coach and an international airport for those traveling from further afield.
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 parlours.
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 coach services to the city.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Liverpool?
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Main departure station: Liverpool Lime Street Station
Liverpool's main rail terminus, Lime Street Station, was opened in 1836, making it the oldest operating mainline rail station in the world. It receives regular services from London via TransPennine Express. Local Merseyrail services arrive and depart from under the main station concourse. Here you'll find several stores and restaurants, as well as coffee shops such as Starbucks, restrooms, and luggage lockers. Long-distance National Express and Megabus coaches depart from the coach station at Liverpool One shopping mall, a six-minute walk away.
All train stations in Liverpool:
Liverpool Lime Street Station
Liverpool James St
Where is the train station in Swansea?
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Link to image attributionMain arrival station: Swansea Train Station
Trains to Swansea arrive at the Swansea Train Station on the northern edge of the city centre. 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.
Train stations in Swansea:
Swansea Train Station
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