The cheapest and fastest trains from Cwmbran to Swansea
Cheapest price
£12
Average price
£13
Fastest journey
1 h 26 m
Average duration
1 h 38 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
64 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cwmbran to Swansea is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cwmbran to Swansea will cost around £13 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £12.
Of the 4 trains that leave Cwmbran for Swansea every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 64 km distance in an average of 1 h 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 26 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 50 m 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.








Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Cwmbran to Swansea
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cwmbran to Swansea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £11.
Distance: 64 km
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Live departures
Cwmbran to Swansea train times
The table below shows live departures for Cwmbran to Swansea trains for today, Saturday 22 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 15:18 Cwmbran | 1h22 | 16:40 Swansea | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cwmbran to Swansea
Trains from Cwmbran to Swansea run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:38, the last at 23:49. The fastest train covers the 64 km distance in 1h 21m.
Distance 64 km |
Average train duration 1h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 21m |
First train 03:38 |
Last train 23:49 |
Train companies: Transport for Wales from Cwmbran to Swansea trainsTransport for Wales trains will get you between Cwmbran and Swansea from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Cwmbran to Swansea train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cwmbran to Swansea 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 Swansea, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Cwmbran and Swansea
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 18:00 Saturday 08:00 - 18:00
- Car Park: Cwmbran Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B1. Platform 1 (to Cardiff) is accessible via a ramped path with handrails from Edlogan Way. Step free access is available to Platform 2 (to Hereford) is accessible from the station car park. A footbridge connects the platforms.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Available from the taxi rank.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Limited cycle stands are available in the car park, adjacent to the station building.
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement services depart from the station car park, unless otherwise stated on the station poster boards.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 20:00 Saturday 06:15 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:00 Tickets requiring reservations: Mon-Sat 0910-1845
- Car Park: Mariners Road (until 30 April 2019). Thereafter please use the top level of Ivy Street (High Street) multistorey car park.
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. Step free access to all platforms.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: on concourse
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: On Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at the bus stops on High Street outside the station
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