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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Cardiff to Llansamlet
Cheapest price
£19
Average price
£24
Fastest journey
59 m
Average duration
1 h
Trains per day
21
Distance
54 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cardiff to Llansamlet is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardiff to Llansamlet will cost around £24 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £19.
Of the 21 trains that leave Cardiff for Llansamlet every day 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 54 km distance in an average of 1 h but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 59 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
5:351h06Cardiff6:41Llansamlet£191One-way0 changes- 6:431h01Cardiff7:44Llansamlet£191One-way0 changes
- 7:451h03Cardiff8:48Llansamlet£191One-way0 changes
- 8:511h01Cardiff9:52Llansamlet£191One-way0 changes
- 10:541h00Cardiff11:54Llansamlet£191One-way0 changes
- 16:510h59Cardiff17:50Llansamlet£191One-way0 changes
- 10:541h00Cardiff11:54Llansamlet£191One-way0 changes
- 12:511h00Cardiff13:51Llansamlet£191One-way0 changes
- 14:511h00Cardiff15:51Llansamlet£191One-way0 changes
- 17:511h00Cardiff18:51Llansamlet£191One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Cardiff to Llansamlet
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Llansamlet among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, and a train costs an average of £7.
Distance: 54 km
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£10 Average Price | £4 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 35m Average total duration 1h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Cardiff to Llansamlet train times
The table below shows live departures for Cardiff to Llansamlet trains for today, Monday 3 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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 G39266 | On time 17:51 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h00 | 18:51 Llansamlet station (LAS) | 0 changesdirect | |
 W35419+G39263 | On time 18:09 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h21 | 19:30 Llansamlet station (LAS) | 1 change | |
| G39279 | On time 18:51 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h01 | 19:52 Llansamlet station (LAS) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G39291 | On time 19:51 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h04 | 20:55 Llansamlet station (LAS) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G14943+G39273 | On time 20:19 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h16 | 21:35 Llansamlet station (LAS) | 1 change | |
| G38890 | On time 20:58 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0h53 | 21:51 Llansamlet station (LAS) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 4 August | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cardiff to Llansamlet
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Cardiff to Llansamlet run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:35, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 54 km distance in 1h 0m.
Distance 54 km |
Average train duration 1h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 0m |
First train 0:35 |
Last train 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Cardiff to Llansamlet trainsTransport for Wales, Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Cardiff and Llansamlet from £4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Cardiff to Llansamlet train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cardiff to Llansamlet by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Llansamlet, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cardiff and Llansamlet
Most Cardiff to Llansamlet trains use the Cardiff Central to Llansamlet station pair. Use this guide to compare Cardiff and Llansamlet train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Cardiff Central from Cardiff city centre
Cardiff Central train station facilities and services
Cardiff Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food options include: Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen, Pret a Manger, Tesco Express
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located outside of the main entrance.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30, Sat: 05:40 - 21:30, Sun: 07:30 - 21:30.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cardiff Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Cardiff Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cardiff Central: There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Clayton Hotel Cardiff, Cardiff Marriott Hotel, Travelodge Cardiff Central.
Getting to Cathays from Cardiff city centre
Cathays train station facilities and services
Cathays has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Cathays.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Cathays. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 03333 211202, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cathays: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Cathays: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cathays: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B3. While both platforms are step-free, there is no facility for wheelchair users, mobility scooter users or persons with reduced mobility to cross between Platform 1 and 2 due to a steep footbridge. Customers who have travelled from the Valleys and wish to access the University or the Civic Centre are advised to travel to Queen Street station, change onto a North-bound service and alight at Cathays on the return service, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) take cash, and major debit and credit cards. The machine on the Cardiff-bound platform is only available during staffing hours. The machine on the Pontypridd-bound platform is available all the time, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Travelodge.
Which Llansamlet station do trains from Cardiff arrive at?
Getting to Llansamlet from Llansamlet city centre
Llansamlet is 1 km from Llansamlet city centre. Public transport options include:
Llansamlet train station facilities and services
Llansamlet has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility and Lost and Found Office.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Llansamlet: Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Llansamlet: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B. Step free access to Platforms 1 (to Swansea) via a ramp from the car park. Step free access to Platform 2 (to Cardiff) from Frederick Place, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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