The cheapest and fastest trains from Penarth to Swansea
Cheapest price
£21
Average price
£21
Fastest journey
1 h 5 m
Average duration
1 h 8 m
Trains per day
5
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 £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £21.
To travel from Penarth to Swansea you need to make at least one change.
7:051h10Penarth8:15Swansea£211One-way1 change
7:201h37Penarth8:57Swansea£211One-way1 change
8:351h26Penarth10:01Swansea£211One-way1 change
9:501h10Penarth11:00Swansea£211One-way1 change
10:351h05Penarth11:40Swansea£211One-way1 change
10:351h05Penarth11:40Swansea£211One-way1 change
13:201h08Penarth14:28Swansea£381One-way1 change
9:201h09Penarth10:29Swansea£381One-way1 change
7:051h10Penarth8:15Swansea£211One-way1 change
9:501h10Penarth11:00Swansea£211One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach and train 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 £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £10.
Distance: 57 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£11 Average Price | £5 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 37m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m 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 tomorrow, Tuesday 5 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:05 Penarth | 1h25 | 7:30 Swansea | 1 change | |
![]() | 7:05 Penarth | 1h10 | 8:15 Swansea | 1 change | |
![]() | 7:20 Penarth | 1h37 | 8:57 Swansea | 1 change | |
![]() | 7:50 Penarth | 1h12 | 9:02 Swansea | 1 change | |
![]() | 8:20 Penarth | 1h13 | 9:33 Swansea | 1 change |
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Compare prices and tickets Penarth to Swansea by coach or train
Compare coach and train prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
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Why should you book Penarth to Swansea trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Great Western Railway?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Great Western Railway, but also compare tickets for the likes of Transport for Wales or Transport for Wales to find the best option for your trip from Penarth to Swansea.
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Great Western Railway with all available travel options, which are bus and train to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Penarth to Swansea.
Why book with Omio over Wanderu?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Transport for Wales or Transport for Wales to find the best option for your trip from Penarth to Swansea.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Penarth to Swansea.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Penarth to Swansea
Trains from Penarth to Swansea run on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 03:38, the last at 21:28. The fastest train covers the 57 km distance in 1h 19m.
Distance 57 km |
Average train duration 1h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Trains per day 12 |
Fastest train 1h 19m |
First train 3:38 |
Last train 21:28 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales from Penarth to Swansea trainsGreat Western Railway, Transport for Wales trains will get you between Penarth and Swansea from £5. 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Penarth and Swansea
- 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
- 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
- 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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