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Trip Summary
You can pick from 16 daily train trips between Sheffield and Swansea. The average train journey from Sheffield to Swansea takes 7 hours and 2 minutes, but some CrossCountry + Connections train trips are as short as 4 hours and 53 minutes.
| Distance | 160 mi (258 km) |
| Fastest train | 4h 53m |
| Lowest price | £40.21 |
| Most frequent service | Northern Rail + Connections |
| Train lines | 4 |
Which train should you take from Sheffield to Swansea?
There are 4 train lines with service from Sheffield to Swansea. Northern Rail + Connections is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 8 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| CrossCountry + Connections | 4 | 6h 13m | £137.09 |
| East Midlands Trains + Connections | 3 | 6h 38m | £114.55 |
| Northern Rail + Connections | 8 | 6h 58m | £115.48 |
| TransPennine Express + Connections | 1 | 12h 20m | £40.21 |
CrossCountry + Connections train tickets from Sheffield to Swansea start from £128, and on average cost . Daily there are 4 CrossCountry + Connections schedules to Swansea. CrossCountry + Connections in Sheffield leaves from Sheaf St . And in Swansea trains arrive at Swansea Train Station .
From Sheffield to Swansea train travel on CrossCountry + Connections takes 6 hours and 13 minutes. If you are looking to get to Swansea faster, CrossCountry + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 4 hours and 53 minutes.
East Midlands Trains + Connections train tickets from Sheffield to Swansea start from £63, and on average cost . Daily there are 3 East Midlands Trains + Connections schedules to Swansea. East Midlands Trains + Connections in Sheffield leaves from Sheaf St . And in Swansea trains arrive at Swansea Train Station .
From Sheffield to Swansea train travel on East Midlands Trains + Connections takes 6 hours and 38 minutes. If you are looking to get to Swansea faster, East Midlands Trains + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 4 hours and 53 minutes.
Northern Rail + Connections train tickets from Sheffield to Swansea start from £68, and on average cost . Daily there are 8 Northern Rail + Connections schedules to Swansea. Northern Rail + Connections in Sheffield leaves from Meadowhall and one other station. And in Swansea trains arrive at Swansea Train Station .
From Sheffield to Swansea train travel on Northern Rail + Connections takes 6 hours and 58 minutes. If you are looking to get to Swansea faster, Northern Rail + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 4 hours and 53 minutes.
TransPennine Express + Connections train tickets from Sheffield to Swansea start from £40, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 TransPennine Express + Connections schedules to Swansea. TransPennine Express + Connections in Sheffield leaves from Meadowhall . And in Swansea trains arrive at Swansea Train Station .
From Sheffield to Swansea train travel on TransPennine Express + Connections takes 12 hours and 20 minutes. If you are looking to get to Swansea faster, TransPennine Express + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 4 hours and 53 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Sheffield and Swansea is approximately 160 miles, or 258 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 7 hours and 2 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 4 hours and 53 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.
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Sheffield to Swansea on Saturday. Tickets for Saturday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Saturday. Saturday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Sheffield at 07:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 22:00. 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 16 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 Sheffield.
City Information
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 centre.
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 a coach, service is available with Megabus and FlixBus.
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 Sheffield?
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Link to image attributionMain departure station: Meadowhall Interchange
Meadowhall Interchange is located in northeast Sheffield and consists of a train station, tram stop, and bus/coach station. Pedestrian footbridges connect the coach station building, train platforms, park and ride lot, and tram stop to the Meadowhall shopping centre across the River Don. The coach station building offers amenities, including fast food and restrooms; FlixBus, National Express, and Megabus coaches board in the coach lanes outside of this building. The train platforms serve Northern and TransPennine rail routes, and the tram connects Meadowhall with the centre of Sheffield.
All train stations in Sheffield:
Meadowhall Interchange
Sheaf 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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