The cheapest and fastest trains from Trefforest to Swansea
Cheapest price
£11
Average price
£12
Fastest journey
1 h 49 m
Average duration
1 h 55 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
43 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Trefforest to Swansea is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Trefforest to Swansea will cost around £12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £11.
Of the 3 trains that leave Trefforest for Swansea every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 43 km distance in an average of 1 h 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 49 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 6 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 Trefforest to Swansea
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Trefforest to Swansea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £4, and a coach costs an average of £15.
Distance: 43 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£13 Average Price Cheapest | £15 Average Price |
1h 59m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 52m Average total duration 2h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Trefforest to Swansea train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:49 Trefforest | 2h06 | 06:55 Swansea | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Trefforest to Swansea
Distance 43 km |
Average train duration 1h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 1h 40m |
First train 03:38 |
Last train 23:26 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Transport for Wales from Trefforest to Swansea trainsGreat Western Rail, Transport for Wales trains will get you between Trefforest and Swansea from £4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Important Stations and Airports in Trefforest and Swansea
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category C Access to the platforms is via stairs with 29 steps.
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at the bus stops on the Main Avenue adjacent to The Pottery pub
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 07:20 - 13:00 Sunday Closed Temporary opening hours due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B2. Step free access to Platform 1 (to Cardiff) however the ramp from Park Street has a steep gradient. Step free access to Platform 2 (to Pontypridd) from the car park. Access between the platforms is via a footbridge with steps.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: end of car park past roundabout 100yds
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Located on the Cardiff bound platform via Park Street entrance and accessed via ramp steeper than 1:12.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at the station entrance opposite to the Pink Shop
- 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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