The cheapest and fastest trains from Swansea to Pontyclun
Cheapest price
£7
Average price
£8
Fastest journey
55 m
Average duration
1 h 14 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
40 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Swansea to Pontyclun is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Swansea to Pontyclun will cost around £8 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £7.
Of the 4 trains that leave Swansea for Pontyclun every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 40 km distance in an average of 1 h 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 55 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 43 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 Pontyclun train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:38 Swansea | 1h11 | 05:49 Pontyclun | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:41 Swansea | 1h43 | 06:24 Pontyclun | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:43 Swansea | 1h41 | 06:24 Pontyclun | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Swansea to Pontyclun
Distance 40 km |
Average train duration 54m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 52m |
First train 00:09 |
Last train 23:45 |
Train companies: Transport for Wales from Swansea to Pontyclun trainsTransport for Wales trains will get you between Swansea and Pontyclun 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 Pontyclun train

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Important Stations and Airports in Swansea and Pontyclun
- 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: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B1. Step free access to Platform 1 (to Cardiff) from the station car park. Step free access to Platform 2 (to Swansea) from Station Terrace. Access between the platforms is via a footbridge with steps or a long detour via Station Terrace and Station Approach.
- 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
- 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 in Cowbridge Road and Llantrisant Road.
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait outside The Windsor pub adjacent to the station car park
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