Cardiff to Swansea train
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The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cardiff to Swansea is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
Cardiff to Swansea train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Western Railway C63007 | 09:38 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h20 | 10:58 Swansea station (SWA) | 0 changesDirect | |
| Transport for Wales L39066 | 09:50 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h24 | 11:14 Swansea station (SWA) | 0 changesDirect | |
| Great Western Railway C63008 | 10:38 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h20 | 11:58 Swansea station (SWA) | 0 changesDirect | |
| Transport for Wales L39068 | 11:11 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h17 | 12:28 Swansea station (SWA) | 0 changesDirect | |
| Great Western Railway C63009 | 11:38 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h21 | 12:59 Swansea station (SWA) | 0 changesDirect | |
| Great Western Railway C63010 | 12:36 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 1h22 | 13:58 Swansea station (SWA) | 0 changesDirect | |
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Train times from Cardiff to Swansea
Fastest Journey
1 h 17 m
Average
1 h 20 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
55 km
Of the 6 trains that leave Cardiff for Swansea every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Train from Cardiff to Swansea
 Distance | 34 miles |
|---|---|
 Average train duration | 51 min |
 Average train ticket price | £6 (€7) |
 Train frequency | 12 a day |
 Direct train | Yes, there are 12 direct trains a day |
 Train providers | Great Western Rail, Transport for Wales or first_great_western |
Trains from Cardiff to Swansea cover the 34 miles long trip taking on average 51 min with our travel partners like Great Western Rail, Transport for Wales or first_great_western. Normally, there are 12 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this journey for as low as £3, but the average price of train tickets is £6. Travellers depart most frequently from Cardiff Central and arrive in Swansea.
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Transport for Wales and first_great_western trains Cardiff to Swansea
For as little as £4 you can travel by train between Cardiff and Swansea with Great Western Rail, Transport for Wales and first_great_western. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this route.
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Cardiff to Swansea train information with Great Western Rail:
- Average Duration: 51 min
- Cheapest Price: £5
Trains from Cardiff to Swansea
Great Western Railway operates direct trains from Cardiff to Swansea. The first departure is at approximately 5:30 a.m. with trains running two to three times an hour until just after 11:00 p.m. The journey takes around 1 hour. There is a reduced service on Sundays.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Cardiff to Swansea?
Departure Station:Trains from Cardiff to Swansea depart from Cardiff Central Station. This is located in the city centre and is a major transport hub. Station facilities include taxi ranks, a car park and bicycle storage. It is adjacent to Cardiff Central Bus Station from where local and national buses depart as well as shuttle services to Cardiff Airport.
Arrival Station:Swansea Station is located right on the city's High Street and has both bicycle storage facilities and car parking. The station has a taxi rank and is served by several local bus routes.
FAQs: Cardiff to Swansea train
Passengers board the train most frequently from Cardiff Central, which is located around 0.2 miles (425 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Swansea, located 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre.
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Train lines: Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway
Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the rear car park (Penarth Road entrance)
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