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Compare train for Swansea station (SWA) to Cardiff Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swansea station (SWA) to Cardiff Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 27m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £11, while a train costs an average of £11.
Distance: 49 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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£11 Average Price Cheapest | £11 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 27m Average total duration Fastest 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Cardiff Airport take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 14m.
You'll arrive about 4m sooner (57m by train vs 1h 1m by car). Tickets start at around £11 compared to roughly £11 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Swansea station (SWA) to Cardiff Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Swansea station (SWA) to Cardiff Airport trains for today, Tuesday 8 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 12:54 Swansea station (SWA) | 1h10 | 14:04 Cardiff Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Swansea station (SWA) to Cardiff Airport by train
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Swansea station (SWA) to Cardiff Airport
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Swansea station (SWA) to Cardiff Airport run on average 8 times per day, taking around 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 07:54, the last at 19:52. The fastest train covers the 49 km distance in 1h 10m.
Distance 49 km |
Average train duration 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 1h 10m |
First train 7:54 |
Last train 19:52 |
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Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
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Least Busy Day Fri |
Train companies: Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway from Swansea station (SWA) to Cardiff Airport trainsTransport for Wales, Great Western Railway trains will get you between Swansea station (SWA) and Cardiff Airport from £11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Swansea station (SWA) to Cardiff Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Swansea station (SWA) to Cardiff Airport 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 Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Swansea station (SWA) and Cardiff Airport
Most Swansea station (SWA) to Cardiff Airport trains use the Swansea to Cardiff Central station pair. Use this guide to compare Swansea station (SWA) and Cardiff Airport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Swansea from Swansea city centre
Swansea train station facilities and services
Swansea has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Swansea.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Swansea.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Swansea.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Swansea: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Swansea: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Swansea: 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.
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