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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Skewen to Cardiff
Cheapest price
£8
Average price
£10
Fastest journey
59 m
Average duration
1 h
Trains per day
3
Distance
50 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Skewen to Cardiff is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Skewen to Cardiff will cost around £10 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £8.
Of the 3 trains that leave Skewen for Cardiff every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 50 km distance in an average of 1 h but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 59 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 1 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 Skewen to Cardiff
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Skewen to Cardiff 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 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £7.
Distance: 50 km
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Live departures
Skewen to Cardiff train times
The table below shows live departures for Skewen to Cardiff trains for today, Wednesday 12 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 07:38 Skewen | 1h00 | 08:38 Cardiff | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:49 Skewen | 2h01 | 10:50 Cardiff | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Skewen to Cardiff
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Trains from Skewen to Cardiff run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:42, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 50 km distance in 43m.
Distance 50 km |
Average train duration 1h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 43m |
First train 00:42 |
Last train 23:55 |
Train companies: Transport for Wales, Great Western Rail from Skewen to Cardiff trainsTransport for Wales, Great Western Rail trains will get you between Skewen and Cardiff 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: Skewen to Cardiff train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Skewen to Cardiff 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Skewen and Cardiff
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- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B. Step free access to Platform 1 (to Swansea) and Platform 2 (to Cardiff) from Station Road via ramps with handrails/
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: 100mts from car park in village centre
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at bus stops on New Road
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- Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Type of shops available: News agent and convenience store
- Car Park: Brewery Car park
- Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen
- Pret a Manger
- Tesco Express
- Taxi: Taxi rank is on the right as you exit the main station entrance
- There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platforms 1 to 8. The National Key toilets are located in the East Subway near the lifts and on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a radar key and are only available during staffing hours.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National Key/Accessible toilets are located in the East Subway near the lifts and on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key and are only available during staffing hours.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Clayton Hotel Cardiff
- Cardiff Marriott Hotel
- Travelodge Cardiff Central
- Waiting rooms location: On platforms 1/2, 3/4, 6/7 and 8.
- Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: East end of platforms 1 and 2, 3 and 4, 6 and 7 - also at the front and rear of the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Commuter rail lines: City Line, Rhondda Line, Rhymney Line, Valley Line, South Wales Main Line
- 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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Information Desk- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 06:10 - 12:40 Saturday 08:10 - 14:40 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Transport for Wales
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. Step free access to Platform 1 (to Cardiff) via a footbridge with lifts. Step free access to Platform 2 (to Pontypridd) from the station car park. Access between the platforms is via a footbridge with lifts
- 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: There are two ticket machines. One accepts cash and the other accepts payment by major debit and credit cards only.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On the Pontypridd-bound platform
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Arrival screens
- Onward travel information: No bus stops at station but available nearby in Station Road.
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the bus stop outside The Railway Inn for Cardiff direction; opposite side of the road for Pontypridd direction.
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