Swansea station (SWA) to Cardiff Central (CDF) train with Great Western Railway

Sun, 26 Jan
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Cheap train tickets from Swansea station (SWA) to Cardiff Central (CDF)

Showing times and prices for 26 Jan

Cheapest

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Swansea station (SWA) to Cardiff Central (CDF) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

Cheapest
Great Western RailwayV68647
18:230h54
Swansea station (SWA)
19:17Cardiff Central (CDF)
£61One-way
0 changes
Cheapest
Great Western RailwayV68650
15:230h52
Swansea station (SWA)
16:15Cardiff Central (CDF)
£61One-way
0 changes
Cheapest
Great Western RailwayV68648
17:230h54
Swansea station (SWA)
18:17Cardiff Central (CDF)
£61One-way
0 changes
Cheapest
Great Western RailwayV68644
20:200h56
Swansea station (SWA)
21:16Cardiff Central (CDF)
£61One-way
0 changes
Cheapest
Great Western RailwayV68649
16:230h54
Swansea station (SWA)
17:17Cardiff Central (CDF)
£61One-way
0 changes

Swansea station (SWA) to Cardiff Central (CDF) train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Sunday 26 January
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChangesTickets
Great Western Railway
V74045
Great Western RailwayV74045
08:35 Swansea station (SWA)0h54 09:29 Cardiff Central (CDF)0 changesDirect
Transport for Wales
W18591
Transport for WalesW18591
08:42 Swansea station (SWA)0h58 09:40 Cardiff Central (CDF)0 changesDirect
Great Western Railway
V68656
Great Western RailwayV68656
09:24 Swansea station (SWA)0h53 10:17 Cardiff Central (CDF)0 changesDirect
Transport for Wales
W18587
Transport for WalesW18587
09:33 Swansea station (SWA)0h59 10:32 Cardiff Central (CDF)0 changesDirect
Great Western Railway
V68655
Great Western RailwayV68655
10:22 Swansea station (SWA)0h55 11:17 Cardiff Central (CDF)0 changesDirect
Transport for Wales
W19105
Transport for WalesW19105
10:32 Swansea station (SWA)0h59 11:31 Cardiff Central (CDF)0 changesDirect
Great Western Railway
V68654
Great Western RailwayV68654
11:23 Swansea station (SWA)0h53 12:16 Cardiff Central (CDF)0 changesDirect
Transport for Wales
W19088
Transport for WalesW19088
11:33 Swansea station (SWA)0h59 12:32 Cardiff Central (CDF)0 changesDirect
Great Western Railway
V68653
Great Western RailwayV68653
12:23 Swansea station (SWA)0h53 13:16 Cardiff Central (CDF)0 changesDirect
Transport for Wales
W18202
Transport for WalesW18202
12:51 Swansea station (SWA)0h57 13:48 Cardiff Central (CDF)0 changesDirect
Great Western Railway
V68652
Great Western RailwayV68652
13:23 Swansea station (SWA)0h53 14:16 Cardiff Central (CDF)0 changesDirect
Transport for Wales
W18586
Transport for WalesW18586
13:42 Swansea station (SWA)0h57 14:39 Cardiff Central (CDF)0 changesDirect
Great Western Railway
V68651
Great Western RailwayV68651
14:22 Swansea station (SWA)0h53 15:15 Cardiff Central (CDF)0 changesDirect
Transport for Wales
W19104
Transport for WalesW19104
14:55 Swansea station (SWA)0h59 15:54 Cardiff Central (CDF)0 changesDirect
Great Western Railway
V68650
Great Western RailwayV68650
15:23 Swansea station (SWA)0h52 16:15 Cardiff Central (CDF)0 changesDirect
Transport for Wales
W19086
Transport for WalesW19086
15:32 Swansea station (SWA)1h05 16:37 Cardiff Central (CDF)0 changesDirect
Great Western Railway
V68649
Great Western RailwayV68649
16:23 Swansea station (SWA)0h54 17:17 Cardiff Central (CDF)0 changesDirect
Transport for Wales
W18201
Transport for WalesW18201
16:52 Swansea station (SWA)0h58 17:50 Cardiff Central (CDF)0 changesDirect
Great Western Railway
V68648
Great Western RailwayV68648
17:23 Swansea station (SWA)0h54 18:17 Cardiff Central (CDF)0 changesDirect
Transport for Wales
W18585
Transport for WalesW18585
17:37 Swansea station (SWA)0h58 18:35 Cardiff Central (CDF)0 changesDirect
Great Western Railway
V68647
Great Western RailwayV68647
18:23 Swansea station (SWA)0h54 19:17 Cardiff Central (CDF)0 changesDirect
Transport for Wales
W19256
Transport for WalesW19256
18:34 Swansea station (SWA)1h01 19:35 Cardiff Central (CDF)0 changesDirect
Great Western Railway
V68645
Great Western RailwayV68645
19:24 Swansea station (SWA)0h53 20:17 Cardiff Central (CDF)0 changesDirect
Great Western Railway
V68644
Great Western RailwayV68644
20:20 Swansea station (SWA)0h56 21:16 Cardiff Central (CDF)0 changesDirect
Transport for Wales
W19265
Transport for WalesW19265
20:40 Swansea station (SWA)0h59 21:39 Cardiff Central (CDF)0 changesDirect
Transport for Wales
W18094
Transport for WalesW18094
22:08 Swansea station (SWA)0h59 23:07 Cardiff Central (CDF)0 changesDirect
Transport for Wales
W18095
Transport for WalesW18095
23:29 Swansea station (SWA)0h59 00:28 Cardiff Central (CDF)0 changesDirect

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Train times from Swansea station (SWA) to Cardiff Central (CDF)

Showing times and prices for 26 Jan

Fastest Journey

52 m

Average

56 m

Trains per day

27

Distance

55 km

Of the 27 trains that leave Swansea station (SWA) for Cardiff Central (CDF) every day 27 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest
Great Western RailwayV68650
15:230h52
Swansea station (SWA)
16:15Cardiff Central (CDF)
£61One-way
0 changes
Great Western RailwayV68652
13:230h53
Swansea station (SWA)
14:16Cardiff Central (CDF)
£61One-way
0 changes
Great Western RailwayV68653
12:230h53
Swansea station (SWA)
13:16Cardiff Central (CDF)
£61One-way
0 changes
Great Western RailwayV68656
09:240h53
Swansea station (SWA)
10:17Cardiff Central (CDF)
£61One-way
0 changes
Great Western RailwayV68651
14:220h53
Swansea station (SWA)
15:15Cardiff Central (CDF)
£61One-way
0 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Swansea station (SWA) to Cardiff Central (CDF)

Trains from Swansea station (SWA) to Cardiff Central (CDF) run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 but you can travel from only £4 by bus.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £4
Distance
55 km
Average train duration
1h 6m
Cheapest ticket price
£5
Trains per day
11
Direct trains
11
Train providers
2
Fastest train
51m
First train
03:38
Last train
23:29
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £4

Train companies: Great Western Rail, Transport for Wales and first_great_western trains Swansea station (SWA) to Cardiff Central (CDF)

You can travel by train from Swansea station (SWA) to Cardiff Central (CDF) with Great Western Rail, Transport for Wales and first_great_western for as low as £4. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.

Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.

Great Western Rail from Swansea station (SWA) to Cardiff Central (CDF) train information:

  • Average Duration: 52 min
  • Cheapest Price: £5

FAQs: Swansea station (SWA) to Cardiff Central (CDF) train

FAQs: Travel by train from Swansea station (SWA) to Cardiff Central (CDF) easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Swansea station (SWA) to Cardiff Central (CDF).
FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Swansea station (SWA) to Cardiff Central (CDF) can start from as little as £2 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Swansea station (SWA) to Cardiff Central (CDF) is £6; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Swansea station (SWA) to Cardiff Central (CDF) train time is 52 min   covering the 34 mile long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Swansea station (SWA) to Cardiff Central (CDF) leaves at 04: 32. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from Swansea station (SWA) to Cardiff Central (CDF) leaves at 21: 32.
Yes, there are 23 direct trains a day from Swansea station (SWA) to Cardiff Central (CDF) with Great Western Rail, Transport for Wales or first_great_western. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
When taking a train from Swansea station (SWA) to Cardiff Central (CDF), you can count on Great Western Rail, Transport for Wales or first_great_western for the best way to get you to Cardiff Central (CDF). You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Swansea station (SWA) and Cardiff Central (CDF) and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 21: 32.
A day trip to Cardiff Central (CDF) from Swansea station (SWA) is worth doing with a journey time of 52 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Swansea station (SWA) to Cardiff Central (CDF) by train is August.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel from Swansea station (SWA) to Cardiff Central (CDF) including taking a coach or train.

Important Stations and Airports in Swansea station (SWA) and Cardiff Central (CDF)

Swansea
Cardiff
The major train station for departures in Swansea is Swansea. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Swansea for your trip from Swansea to Cardiff.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 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
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Mariners Road (until 30 April 2019). Thereafter please use the top level of Ivy Street (High Street) multistorey car park.
Dining
Dining
  • Morgans
  • Vojon
  • Wagamamas
  • TGI Friday's
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
WC
WC
  • 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
Hotel
Hotel
  • Morgans
  • Grand Hotel
  • Premier Inn
  • Windsor Lodge Hotel
Public transport options for Swansea
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at the bus stops on High Street outside the station
The major train station for arrivals in Cardiff is Cardiff Central. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Cardiff Central for your journey to Cardiff from Swansea.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
  • Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
  • Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: News agent and convenience store
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Brewery Car park
Dining
Dining
  • Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen
  • Pret a Manger
  • Tesco Express
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: Taxi rank is on the right as you exit the main station entrance
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
WC
WC
  • 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
Hotel
Hotel
  • Clayton Hotel Cardiff
  • Cardiff Marriott Hotel
  • Travelodge Cardiff Central
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: On platforms 1/2, 3/4, 6/7 and 8.
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
  • Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
  • Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
Public transport options for Cardiff Central
  • 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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