Cardiff to Swansea train with Great Western Rail

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Cardiff to Swansea

Showing times and prices for Jun 24

Cheapest price

$10

Average price

$17

Fastest journey

50 m

Average duration

53 m

Trains per day

6

Distance

55 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cardiff 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 to Swansea will cost around $17 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $10.

Fast trains

Of the 6 trains that leave Cardiff for Swansea on Tue, Jun 24, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Tue, Jun 24 the direct trains cover the 55 km distance in an average of 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 50 m .

On Tue, Jun 24 the slowest trains will take 57 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.

Transport for WalesG55318
10:06AM0h57
Cardiff Central (CDF)
11:03AMSwansea station (SWA)
$101One-way
0 transfers
Transport for WalesG56301
08:51AM1h14
Cardiff Central (CDF)
10:05AMSwansea station (SWA)
$121One-way
0 transfers
Transport for WalesG55954
08:47AM0h54
Cardiff Central (CDF)
09:41AMSwansea station (SWA)
$121One-way
0 transfers
Great Western RailP08235
09:38AM0h51
Cardiff Central (CDF)
10:29AMSwansea station (SWA)
$221One-way
0 transfers
Great Western RailP08233
08:42AM0h50
Cardiff Central (CDF)
09:32AMSwansea station (SWA)
$221One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Cardiff to Swansea

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Swansea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 1m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg.

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€8

Average price

€6

Average price

Cheapest

1h 31m

Average duration

Fastest

1h 1m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 36m

Average duration

1h 6m

Onboard

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30m

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0.0 - 0.0kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.1 - 0.1kg

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Direct Options

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Cardiff to Swansea train times

Showing trains for today, Monday, June 23
Last updated at 7:04 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
great_westernP08268
On time
7:08 AM Cardiff Central (CDF)
0h54
8:02 AM Swansea station (SWA)
0 transfersDirect
great_westernP08233
On time
7:42 AM Cardiff Central (CDF)
0h50
8:32 AM Swansea station (SWA)
0 transfersDirect
transport_for_walesG55954
Delayed
8:32 AM 7:47 AMCardiff Central (CDF)
0h54
9:19 AM 9:19 AMSwansea station (SWA)
0 transfersDirect
transport_for_walesG56301
On time
7:51 AM Cardiff Central (CDF)
1h14
9:05 AM Swansea station (SWA)
0 transfersDirect
great_westernP08235
On time
8:38 AM Cardiff Central (CDF)
0h51
9:29 AM Swansea station (SWA)
0 transfersDirect
transport_for_walesG55318
On time
9:06 AM Cardiff Central (CDF)
0h57
10:03 AM Swansea station (SWA)
0 transfersDirect

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Cardiff to Swansea?

The best time to book your train from Cardiff to Swansea is 6 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Cardiff to Swansea route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Cardiff to Swansea per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Cardiff to Swansea.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Cardiff to Swansea

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Trains from Cardiff to Swansea run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $7 (€5) but you can travel from only $4 (€4) by bus.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $4 (€4)
Distance
34 miles (55 km)
Average train duration
1h 1m
Cheapest ticket price
$7 (€5)
Trains per day
7
Direct trains
7
Fastest train
51m
First train
05:35
Last train
23:51
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $4 (€4)

Train providers: Great Western Rail, Transport for Wales and first_great_western from Cardiff to Swansea trains

Find the best trains from Cardiff to Swansea with Omio's travel partners Great Western Rail, Transport for Wales and first_great_western from $5 (€4). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best journey.

Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.

Cardiff to Swansea train information with Great Western Rail:

  • Average Duration: 51 min
  • Cheapest Price: $8

FAQs: Trains from Cardiff to Swansea

FAQs: Travel by train from Cardiff to Swansea easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cardiff to Swansea.
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popular train stations

Popular train stations from Cardiff to Swansea

Cardiff
Swansea
The major train station for departures in Cardiff is Cardiff Central. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Cardiff Central for your trip from Cardiff to Swansea.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
  • Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
  • Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: News agent and convenience store
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Brewery Car park
Dining
Dining
  • Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen
  • Pret a Manger
  • Tesco Express
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: Taxi rank is on the right as you exit the main station entrance
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platforms 1 to 8. The National Key toilets are located in the East Subway near the lifts and on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a radar key and are only available during staffing hours.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: The National Key/Accessible toilets are located in the East Subway near the lifts and on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key and are only available during staffing hours.
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
Hotel
  • Clayton Hotel Cardiff
  • Cardiff Marriott Hotel
  • Travelodge Cardiff Central
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: On platforms 1/2, 3/4, 6/7 and 8.
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
  • Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
  • Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: East end of platforms 1 and 2, 3 and 4, 6 and 7 - also at the front and rear of the station.
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Cardiff Central
  • Commuter rail lines: City Line, Rhondda Line, Rhymney Line, Valley Line, South Wales Main Line
  • Train lines: Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the rear car park (Penarth Road entrance)
The major train station for arrivals in Swansea is Swansea. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Swansea for your journey to Swansea from Cardiff.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 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
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Mariners Road (until 30 April 2019). Thereafter please use the top level of Ivy Street (High Street) multistorey car park.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
WC
WC
  • 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
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: No
  • Storage location: On Platform 1
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Swansea
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at the bus stops on High Street outside the station

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