The cheapest and fastest trains from Swansea to Maesteg
Cheapest price
£9
Average price
£9
Fastest journey
1 h 21 m
Average duration
1 h 21 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
20 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Swansea to Maesteg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Swansea to Maesteg will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £9.
Of the 1 trains that leave Swansea for Maesteg every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 20 km distance in an average of 1 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 21 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 21 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.


Live departures
Swansea to Maesteg train times
The table below shows live departures for Swansea to Maesteg trains for tomorrow, Monday 24 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:43 Swansea | 1h21 | 06:04 Maesteg | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Swansea to Maesteg
Trains from Swansea to Maesteg run on average 3 times per day, taking around 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:42, the last at 22:36. The fastest train covers the 20 km distance in 1h 7m.
Distance 20 km |
Average train duration 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 1h 7m |
First train 05:42 |
Last train 22:36 |
Train companies: Transport for Wales, first_great_western from Swansea to Maesteg trainsTransport for Wales, first_great_western trains will get you between Swansea and Maesteg from £6. 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 Maesteg train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Swansea to Maesteg 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 Maesteg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Swansea and Maesteg
- 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
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B. Step free access to the platform via a footpath from the station car park
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at the station entrance on Mill Street
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B. Step free access to the platform.
- 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: The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Onward travel information: Rail-bus link to Caerau from the station.
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait in the station car park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B2. Step free access to the platform via a steep ramp with no handrails
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Onward travel information: The nearest bus stops are on Bethania Street.
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait outside the station entrance on Oakwood Drive
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