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National Waterfront Museum
Major waterfront museum covering Wales's industrial and maritime story with interactive galleries in a landmark copper-smelting area.
Cheapest price on Sep 05
€4
Average ticket price on Sep 05
€9
Fastest journey on Sep 05
31 m
Average journey duration on Sep 05
31 m
Trains on Sep 05
42
Distance
28 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bridgend to Swansea is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bridgend to Swansea will cost around €9 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €4.
On Sat, Sep 05, we found 42 trains from Bridgend to Swansea, including 42 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 05 the direct trains cover the 28 km distance in an average of 31 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 31 m .
On Sat, Sep 05 the slowest trains will take 31 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.
G39257
G39292
G38884
G38887
G39268
W34605
W34635
C42175
W34621
W34615Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bridgend to Swansea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €6 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 6m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €6, while a train costs an average of €7.
Distance: 17 miles (28 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€7 Average price | €6 Average price Cheapest | €7 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 6m Average total duration Fastest 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 11m Average total duration 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bridgend to Swansea:
A bus is €0.63 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bridgend to Swansea costing on average €7.
Other travel options to Swansea take longer:
Bus takes on average 41m.
The journey is about 4m faster (36m by train vs 40m by car) and roughly €0.49 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€7 vs €7). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR), Transport for Wales.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Bridgend to Swansea trains for tomorrow, Saturday, September 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W35425 | 12:13 AM Bridgend station (BGN) | 0h31 | 12:44 AM Swansea station (SWA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C42182 | 1:22 AM Bridgend station (BGN) | 0h41 | 2:03 AM Swansea station (SWA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G38286 | 6:09 AM Bridgend station (BGN) | 0h43 | 6:52 AM Swansea station (SWA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G38316 | 7:09 AM Bridgend station (BGN) | 0h47 | 7:56 AM Swansea station (SWA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G38903 | 7:46 AM Bridgend station (BGN) | 0h35 | 8:21 AM Swansea station (SWA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G39187 | 8:04 AM Bridgend station (BGN) | 0h48 | 8:52 AM Swansea station (SWA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34603 | 8:26 AM Bridgend station (BGN) | 0h36 | 9:02 AM Swansea station (SWA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34605 | 9:00 AM Bridgend station (BGN) | 0h31 | 9:31 AM Swansea station (SWA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G38865 | 9:07 AM Bridgend station (BGN) | 0h33 | 9:40 AM Swansea station (SWA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G39200 | 9:18 AM Bridgend station (BGN) | 0h41 | 9:59 AM Swansea station (SWA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34609 | 9:58 AM Bridgend station (BGN) | 0h32 | 10:30 AM Swansea station (SWA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G38291 | 10:28 AM Bridgend station (BGN) | 0h35 | 11:03 AM Swansea station (SWA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C42174 | 11:02 AM Bridgend station (BGN) | 0h31 | 11:33 AM Swansea station (SWA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G38869 | 11:09 AM Bridgend station (BGN) | 0h33 | 11:42 AM Swansea station (SWA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G39213 | 11:21 AM Bridgend station (BGN) | 0h44 | 12:05 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34615 | 12:03 PM Bridgend station (BGN) | 0h31 | 12:34 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G38296 | 12:26 PM Bridgend station (BGN) | 0h38 | 1:04 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C42175 | 1:02 PM Bridgend station (BGN) | 0h31 | 1:33 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G38872 | 1:06 PM Bridgend station (BGN) | 0h36 | 1:42 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G39224 | 1:18 PM Bridgend station (BGN) | 0h41 | 1:59 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34621 | 1:59 PM Bridgend station (BGN) | 0h31 | 2:30 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G38301 | 2:27 PM Bridgend station (BGN) | 0h35 | 3:02 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34625 | 3:00 PM Bridgend station (BGN) | 0h34 | 3:34 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G38876 | 3:07 PM Bridgend station (BGN) | 0h35 | 3:42 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G39235 | 3:18 PM Bridgend station (BGN) | 0h43 | 4:01 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C42176 | 3:58 PM Bridgend station (BGN) | 0h31 | 4:29 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G39246 | 4:12 PM Bridgend station (BGN) | 0h46 | 4:58 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G38304 | 4:26 PM Bridgend station (BGN) | 0h37 | 5:03 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34631 | 5:00 PM Bridgend station (BGN) | 0h32 | 5:32 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G38881 | 5:06 PM Bridgend station (BGN) | 0h34 | 5:40 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G39257 | 5:20 PM Bridgend station (BGN) | 0h44 | 6:04 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34635 | 5:59 PM Bridgend station (BGN) | 0h31 | 6:30 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G38308 | 6:05 PM Bridgend station (BGN) | 0h36 | 6:41 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G39268 | 6:19 PM Bridgend station (BGN) | 0h45 | 7:04 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W35420 | 6:59 PM Bridgend station (BGN) | 0h34 | 7:33 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G38884 | 7:08 PM Bridgend station (BGN) | 0h35 | 7:43 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G39280 | 7:20 PM Bridgend station (BGN) | 0h41 | 8:01 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C42178 | 7:39 PM Bridgend station (BGN) | 0h32 | 8:11 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34641 | 8:00 PM Bridgend station (BGN) | 0h31 | 8:31 PM Swansea station (SWA) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Bridgend to Swansea run on average 7 times per day, taking around 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €5 but you can travel from only €5 by bus.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:15, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 17 miles (28 km) distance in 35m.
Distance 17 miles (28 km) |
Average train duration 36m |
Cheapest ticket price €5 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 35m |
First train 12:15 AM |
Last train 11:56 PM |
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Major waterfront museum covering Wales's industrial and maritime story with interactive galleries in a landmark copper-smelting area.
Excellent local museum on Swansea's history, Egyptology, natural history, and ceramics, housed in an elegant city-centre building.
Contemporary art centre presenting changing exhibitions by Welsh and international artists in a bright, modern waterfront space.
Wide sandy bay backed by a long promenade, ideal for walking, cycling, sunsets, and classic views across Swansea Bay.
Historic fishing village turned lively seaside district, loved for the pier, independent shops, sea views, and access to coastal walks.
Dramatic clifftop path section on Gower with famous views over Three Cliffs Bay, perfect for hikers and photographers.
A rich Welsh fruit loaf packed with dried fruit and tea-soaked flavor, traditionally sliced and served with butter at tea time.
A traditional Welsh seaweed puree, often served with oats and laverbread cakes. It is a signature food of the Swansea Bay coastline.
Welsh cheddar melted with ale and mustard on toast. This comforting pub classic is strongly associated with Welsh home cooking.
Popular casual spot for quality Welsh ice cream and desserts on Mumbles seafront, loved for local flavor and sea views nearby.
Well-regarded waterfront restaurant known for modern British cooking, seafood, and polished service in a smart contemporary setting.
Historic market venue famous for traditional Welsh breakfast, laverbread, and cockles in a lively local atmosphere.
Moderate for the UK: hotels and dining are usually cheaper than London, while buses, cafes, and casual meals stay fairly affordable for tourists.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is polite if service is not included. Round up taxi fares; cafes usually only get small change or none.
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Swansea Railway Station -> Swansea Bus Station
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bridgend 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.

Most Bridgend to Swansea trains use the Bridgend to Swansea station pair. Use this guide to compare Bridgend and Swansea train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bridgend has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink options are available at Bridgend.
Ticket office support is available at Bridgend.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bridgend: Parking, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bridgend: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B. All platforms are accessible and are connected via a footbridge with lifts, 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) take cash, and major debit and credit cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Wildmill is 1 km from Bridgend city centre. Public transport options include:
Wildmill has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, and Lost and Found Office.
Food and drink options are available at Wildmill.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Wildmill: Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Wildmill: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B1. Step free access to the platform via a footpath with moderate gradient from Litchard Terrace, 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.
Swansea has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Swansea.
ATMs are available at Swansea.
Ticket office support is available at Swansea.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Swansea: Parking, WC.
Available at Swansea: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Swansea: 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.
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