The cheapest and fastest trains from Ystrad Mynach to Swansea
Cheapest price
£27
Average price
£27
Fastest journey
1 h 27 m
Average duration
1 h 28 m
Trains per day
5
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 £27 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £27.
To travel from Ystrad Mynach to Swansea you need to make at least one change.
6:361h39Ystrad Mynach8:15Swansea£271One-way1 change
7:051h52Ystrad Mynach8:57Swansea£271One-way1 change
9:241h36Ystrad Mynach11:00Swansea£271One-way1 change
10:051h35Ystrad Mynach11:40Swansea£271One-way1 change
12:051h33Ystrad Mynach13:38Swansea£271One-way1 change
20:051h27Ystrad Mynach21:32Swansea£491One-way1 change
8:051h28Ystrad Mynach9:33Swansea£491One-way1 change
11:051h28Ystrad Mynach12:33Swansea£491One-way1 change
22:121h29Ystrad Mynach23:41Swansea£491One-way1 change
21:051h30Ystrad Mynach22:35Swansea£491One-way1 change
Live departures
Ystrad Mynach to Swansea train times
The table below shows live departures for Ystrad Mynach to Swansea trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 7 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:36 Ystrad Mynach | 1h39 | 8:15 Swansea | 1 change | |
![]() | 7:05 Ystrad Mynach | 1h52 | 8:57 Swansea | 1 change | |
![]() | 7:24 Ystrad Mynach | 1h38 | 9:02 Swansea | 1 change | |
![]() | 7:54 Ystrad Mynach | 2h07 | 10:01 Swansea | 2 changes | |
![]() | 8:05 Ystrad Mynach | 1h28 | 9:33 Swansea | 1 change |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ystrad Mynach to Swansea
Trains from Ystrad Mynach to Swansea run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £26 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 03:38, the last at 18:54. The fastest train covers the 49 km distance in 1h 27m.
Distance 49 km |
Average train duration 1h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 1h 27m |
First train 3:38 |
Last train 18:54 |
Train companies: Transport for Wales from Ystrad Mynach to Swansea trainsTransport for Wales trains will get you between Ystrad Mynach and Swansea from £26. 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
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ystrad Mynach to Swansea 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 Swansea, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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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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