The cheapest and fastest trains from Gowerton station (GWN) to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)
Cheapest price
£22
Average price
£22
Fastest journey
1 h 18 m
Average duration
1 h 21 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
63 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gowerton station (GWN) to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gowerton station (GWN) to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) will cost around £22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £22.
Of the 5 trains that leave Gowerton station (GWN) for Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 63 km distance in an average of 1 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 18 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 25 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.
20:351h18Gowerton station (GWN)21:53Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)£221One-way0 changes
21:081h25Gowerton station (GWN)22:33Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)£221One-way0 changes
22:111h26Gowerton station (GWN)23:37Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)£221One-way0 changes
23:171h21Gowerton station (GWN)0:38Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)£221One-way0 changes
20:351h18Gowerton station (GWN)21:53Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)£231One-way1 change
20:351h18Gowerton station (GWN)21:53Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)£231One-way1 change
20:351h18Gowerton station (GWN)21:53Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)£221One-way0 changes
23:171h21Gowerton station (GWN)0:38Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)£231One-way1 change
23:171h21Gowerton station (GWN)0:38Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)£221One-way0 changes
21:081h25Gowerton station (GWN)22:33Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)£231One-way1 change
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gowerton station (GWN) to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)
Trains from Gowerton station (GWN) to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £22 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:10, the last at 23:17. The fastest train covers the 63 km distance in 1h 8m.
Distance 63 km |
Average train duration 1h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 8m |
First train 5:10 |
Last train 23:17 |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales from Gowerton station (GWN) to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) trainsGreat Western Railway, Transport for Wales trains will get you between Gowerton station (GWN) and Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) from £22. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Gowerton station (GWN) to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gowerton station (GWN) to Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) 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 Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Gowerton station (GWN) and Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B. Step free access to Platform 1 (to Carmarthen) and to Platform 2 (to Swansea) via a footbridge with ramps and steps.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: The racks are on the westbound platform, the same side as the car park.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Car Park
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 07:40 - 18:00 Sunday 10:00 - 15:30 Temporary opening hours due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machines are near the main entrance and take cash and major debit and credit cards.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 4. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse to the right of the Ticket Office; these toilets are operated by a radar key and are only available during staffing hours.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Travelodge
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: to the right of the station front
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Onward travel information: Limited service from stop outside station Mondays to Fridays
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: For services towards Cardiff Central use the bus stop at the front of the station. For services towards Cathays use the bus stop in front of the shop opposite the station entrance. Please ask a member of station staff if you are unsure of which stop to use.
