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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Swansea to Cardiff Airport
Cheapest price on 09 Sept
£9
Average ticket price on 09 Sept
£10
Fastest journey on 09 Sept
1 h 10 m
Average journey duration on 09 Sept
1 h 16 m
Trains on 09 Sept
6
Distance
49 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Swansea to Cardiff Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Swansea to Cardiff Airport will cost around £10 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £9.
To travel from Swansea to Cardiff Airport you need to make at least one change.
G39180 · Y620869:271h37Swansea station (SWA)11:04Rhoose Cardiff International Airport (RIA)£91One-way1 change- G38955 · Y6210812:541h10Swansea station (SWA)14:04Rhoose Cardiff International Airport (RIA)£91One-way1 change
- G39193 · Y6209311:271h37Swansea station (SWA)13:04Rhoose Cardiff International Airport (RIA)£101One-way1 change
- G38953 · Y6209110:541h10Swansea station (SWA)12:04Rhoose Cardiff International Airport (RIA)£101One-way1 change
- G38950 · Y620898:541h10Swansea station (SWA)10:04Rhoose Cardiff International Airport (RIA)£101One-way1 change
- G38953 · Y6209110:541h10Swansea station (SWA)12:04Rhoose Cardiff International Airport (RIA)£101One-way1 change
- G38950 · Y620898:541h10Swansea station (SWA)10:04Rhoose Cardiff International Airport (RIA)£101One-way1 change
- G38955 · Y6210812:541h10Swansea station (SWA)14:04Rhoose Cardiff International Airport (RIA)£91One-way1 change
- G38294 · Y6224213:521h12Swansea station (SWA)15:04Rhoose Cardiff International Airport (RIA)£101One-way1 change
- G39193 · Y6209311:271h37Swansea station (SWA)13:04Rhoose Cardiff International Airport (RIA)£101One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Swansea to Cardiff Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swansea to Cardiff Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 28m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £10, while a coach costs an average of £12.
Distance: 49 km
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£10 Average Price Cheapest | £12 Average Price | £11 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 28m Average total duration Fastest 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 41m Average total duration 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Swansea to Cardiff Airport:
A train is £1 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Swansea to Cardiff Airport costing on average £12.
Other travel options to Cardiff Airport take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 11m.
The journey is about 7m faster (58m by train vs 1h 5m by car) and roughly £0.23 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£10 vs £11). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Swansea to Cardiff Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Swansea 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G38945 · Y62121 | On time 5:43 Swansea station (SWA) | 1h21 | 7:04 Rhoose Cardiff International Airport (RIA) | 1 change | |
 W35166+Y62121 | On time 5:57 Swansea station (SWA) | 1h07 | 7:04 Rhoose Cardiff International Airport (RIA) | 1 change | |
| G39158 · Y62088 | On time 6:31 Swansea station (SWA) | 1h33 | 8:04 Rhoose Cardiff International Airport (RIA) | 1 change | |
| W35169+Y62088 | 6:54 Swansea station (SWA) | 1h10 | 8:04 Rhoose Cardiff International Airport (RIA) | 1 change | |
| G39165 · Y62134 | 7:23 Swansea station (SWA) | 1h41 | 9:04 Rhoose Cardiff International Airport (RIA) | 1 change | |
| G38284 · Y62134 | On time 7:52 Swansea station (SWA) | 1h12 | 9:04 Rhoose Cardiff International Airport (RIA) | 1 change | |
| G38950 · Y62089 | 8:54 Swansea station (SWA) | 1h10 | 10:04 Rhoose Cardiff International Airport (RIA) | 1 change | |
| G39180 · Y62086 | 9:27 Swansea station (SWA) | 1h37 | 11:04 Rhoose Cardiff International Airport (RIA) | 1 change | |
| G38953 · Y62091 | 10:54 Swansea station (SWA) | 1h10 | 12:04 Rhoose Cardiff International Airport (RIA) | 1 change | |
| G39193 · Y62093 | 11:27 Swansea station (SWA) | 1h37 | 13:04 Rhoose Cardiff International Airport (RIA) | 1 change | |
| G38955 · Y62108 | 12:54 Swansea station (SWA) | 1h10 | 14:04 Rhoose Cardiff International Airport (RIA) | 1 change | |
| G38294 · Y62242 | 13:52 Swansea station (SWA) | 1h12 | 15:04 Rhoose Cardiff International Airport (RIA) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Swansea to Cardiff Airport
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Swansea to Cardiff Airport run on average 8 times per day, taking around 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:31, the last at 12:53. The fastest train covers the 49 km distance in 1h 8m.
Distance 49 km |
Average train duration 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 1h 8m |
First train 5:31 |
Last train 12:53 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway from Swansea to Cardiff Airport trainsTransport for Wales, Great Western Railway trains will get you between Swansea and Cardiff Airport from £7. 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 to Cardiff Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Swansea 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.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Swansea and Cardiff Airport
Most Swansea to Cardiff Airport trains use the Swansea to Cardiff Central station pair. Use this guide to compare Swansea 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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