The cheapest and fastest trains from Ystrad Mynach to Swansea
Cheapest price
£12
Average price
£13
Fastest journey
1 h 36 m
Average duration
1 h 51 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
49 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ystrad Mynach to Swansea is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ystrad Mynach to Swansea will cost around £13 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £12.
Of the 2 trains that leave Ystrad Mynach for Swansea every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 49 km distance in an average of 1 h 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 36 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 5 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 Ystrad Mynach to Swansea
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ystrad Mynach to Swansea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £12.
Distance: 49 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£14 Average Price | £12 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 58m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 7m Average total duration 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Ystrad Mynach to Swansea train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:50 Ystrad Mynach | 2h44 | 07:34 Swansea | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:05 Ystrad Mynach | 1h36 | 08:41 Swansea | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ystrad Mynach to Swansea
Distance 49 km |
Average train duration 1h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 1h 36m |
First train 03:38 |
Last train 21:53 |
Train companies: Transport for Wales from Ystrad Mynach to Swansea trainsTransport for Wales trains will get you between Ystrad Mynach and Swansea from £12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Ystrad Mynach to Swansea train

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Important Stations and Airports in Ystrad Mynach and Swansea
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 07:30 - 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: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B. Step free access to Platform 1 (to Cardiff) via a footbridge with lifts. Step free access to Platform 2 (to Rhymney) from the car park.
- 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
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at Rail Link Bus stop adjacent to station car park
- 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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