4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Penarth to Swansea
Cheapest price
£10
Average price
£10
Fastest journey
1 h 12 m
Average duration
1 h 15 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
57 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Penarth to Swansea is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Penarth to Swansea will cost around £10 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £10.
Of the 2 trains that leave Penarth for Swansea 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 57 km distance in an average of 1 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 12 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 18 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 Penarth to Swansea
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Penarth 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 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £10.
Distance: 57 km
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1h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Penarth to Swansea train times
The table below shows live departures for Penarth to Swansea trains for today, Sunday 14 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 08:55 Penarth | 2h12 | 11:07 Swansea | 0 changesdirect | |
| 09:52 Penarth | 1h42 | 11:34 Swansea | 0 changesdirect | |
| 10:52 Penarth | 3h27 | 14:19 Swansea | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Penarth to Swansea
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Trains from Penarth to Swansea run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 03:38, the last at 22:05. The fastest train covers the 57 km distance in 1h 12m.
Distance 57 km |
Average train duration 1h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 1h 12m |
First train 03:38 |
Last train 22:05 |
Train companies: Transport for Wales, Great Western Rail from Penarth to Swansea trainsTransport for Wales, Great Western Rail trains will get you between Penarth 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: Penarth to Swansea train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Penarth 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 Penarth and Swansea
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- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B. Step free access is available to the platform via a ramp with a shallow gradient.
- 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.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at bus stop on Windsor Road
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Ticket OfficeBike Parking
Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 08:00 - 13:30 Sunday Closed Temporary opening hours due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B. Step free access to the platform from the car park.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- 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.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On the platform
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait in the station car park outside the station entrance
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Bike Rental- 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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