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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Swindon station (SWI) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
Cheapest price
£20
Average price
£26
Fastest journey
54 m
Average duration
1 h 15 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
97 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Swindon station (SWI) to Cardiff Central (CDF) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Swindon station (SWI) to Cardiff Central (CDF) will cost around £26 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £20.
Of the 5 trains that leave Swindon station (SWI) for Cardiff Central (CDF) every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 97 km distance in an average of 1 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 54 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 55 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 Swindon station (SWI) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swindon station (SWI) to Cardiff Central (CDF) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £14.
Distance: 97 km
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Live departures
Swindon station (SWI) to Cardiff Central (CDF) train times
The table below shows live departures for Swindon station (SWI) to Cardiff Central (CDF) trains for today, Wednesday 19 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08:41 Swindon station (SWI) | 0h56 | 09:37 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 09:11 Swindon station (SWI) | 0h56 | 10:07 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 11:22 Swindon station (SWI) | 1h54 | 13:16 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 18:15 Swindon station (SWI) | 0h59 | 19:14 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Swindon station (SWI) to Cardiff Central (CDF)
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Trains from Swindon station (SWI) to Cardiff Central (CDF) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:21, the last at 20:40. The fastest train covers the 97 km distance in 54m.
Distance 97 km |
Average train duration 1h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 54m |
First train 05:21 |
Last train 20:40 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, CrossCountry, first_great_western from Swindon station (SWI) to Cardiff Central (CDF) trainsGreat Western Rail, CrossCountry, first_great_western trains will get you between Swindon station (SWI) and Cardiff Central (CDF) from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Swindon station (SWI) to Cardiff Central (CDF) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Swindon station (SWI) to Cardiff Central (CDF) 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 Central (CDF), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Swindon station (SWI) and Cardiff Central (CDF)
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Shopping
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Dining
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Accessibility
WC
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Ticket Office
Bike Parking
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:30 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via subway and the lifts via the main entrance subway
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Accessible low-level Pay Phone is available at the station main concourse. Please request staff assistance if you need to
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilets are located on Platform 1 and 4
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Platform 4
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Front of station, short stay car park and platforms 1 and 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Drop off Station Approach / Pick Up Front of the station (Small Ops both drop/pick up on Station Approach)
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATM
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotel
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental- Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Type of shops available: News agent and convenience store
- Car Park: Brewery Car park
- Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen
- Pret a Manger
- Tesco Express
- Taxi: Taxi rank is on the right as you exit the main station entrance
- There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
- 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
- Clayton Hotel Cardiff
- Cardiff Marriott Hotel
- Travelodge Cardiff Central
- Waiting rooms location: On platforms 1/2, 3/4, 6/7 and 8.
- Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: East end of platforms 1 and 2, 3 and 4, 6 and 7 - also at the front and rear of the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- 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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