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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Swansea to Cardiff Airport
Cheapest price
£8
Average price
£8
Fastest journey
1 h 10 m
Average duration
1 h 11 m
Trains per day
2
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 £8 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £8.
Of the 2 trains that leave Swansea for Cardiff Airport 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 49 km distance in an average of 1 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 12 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 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 prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £5, and a coach costs an average of £8.
Distance: 49 km
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1h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 41m Average total duration 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Swansea to Cardiff Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Swansea to Cardiff Airport trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 4 March. 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 | 1h10 | 14:04 Cardiff Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| 13:52 Swansea | 1h12 | 15:04 Cardiff Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Why should you book Swansea to Cardiff Airport trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Transport for Wales?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Transport for Wales, but also compare tickets for the likes of Great Western Rail to find the best option for your trip from Swansea to Cardiff Airport.
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Great Western Rail to find the best option for your trip from Swansea to Cardiff Airport.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Swansea to Cardiff Airport.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Swansea to Cardiff Airport
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Trains from Swansea to Cardiff Airport run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 08:39, the last at 18:47. The fastest train covers the 49 km distance in 1h 8m.
Distance 49 km |
Average train duration 1h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 1h 8m |
First train 08:39 |
Last train 18:47 |
Train companies: Transport for Wales, Great Western Rail from Swansea to Cardiff Airport trainsTransport for Wales, Great Western Rail trains will get you between Swansea and Cardiff Airport 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: 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.
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Important Stations and Airports in Swansea and Cardiff Airport
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- 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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