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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Cardiff Airport to Swansea
Cheapest price
$12
Average price
$12
Fastest journey
1 h 35 m
Average duration
1 h 44 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
49 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cardiff Airport to Swansea is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardiff Airport to Swansea will cost around $12 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
Of the 2 trains that leave Cardiff Airport for Swansea on Tue, Nov 25, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Nov 25 the direct trains cover the 49 km distance in an average of 1 h 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 35 m .
On Tue, Nov 25 the slowest trains will take 1 h 52 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 bus for Cardiff Airport to Swansea
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff Airport to Swansea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €7, and a bus costs an average of €11.
Distance: 30 miles (49 km)
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Live departures
Cardiff Airport to Swansea train times
The table below shows live departures for Cardiff Airport to Swansea trains for today, Monday, November 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:11 AM Cardiff Airport | 1h52 | 10:03 AM Swansea | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cardiff Airport to Swansea
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Trains from Cardiff Airport to Swansea run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 07:11, the last at 13:11. The fastest train covers the 30 miles (49 km) distance in 1h 28m.
Distance 30 miles (49 km) |
Average train duration 1h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 1h 28m |
First train 07:11 |
Last train 13:11 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Transport for Wales from Cardiff Airport to Swansea trainsGreat Western Rail, Transport for Wales trains will get you between Cardiff Airport and Swansea from $9 (€7). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Cardiff Airport to Swansea
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cardiff Airport 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.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Cardiff Airport to Swansea
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- 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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