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Cheap train tickets from Swansea to Cardiff

Showing times and prices for Mar 26

Cheapest

€11

Average

€14

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Swansea to Cardiff is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

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Train schedule from Swansea to Cardiff

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Fastest train times from Swansea to Cardiff

Showing times and prices for Mar 26

Fastest Journey

53 m

Average

53 m

Trains per day

Distance

55 km

Of the 5 trains that leave Swansea for Cardiff every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

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11:23AMSwansea0h53 12:16PMCardiff Central

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Fastest

08:35AMSwansea0h53 09:28AMCardiff Central

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09:23AMSwansea0h53 10:16AMCardiff Central

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10:22AMSwansea0h54 11:16AMCardiff Central

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Overview: Train from Swansea to Cardiff

	Distance	34 miles (55 km)
	Average train ticket price	$35 (€30)
	Train frequency	43 a day
	Direct train	Yes, there are 43 direct trains a day
	Train companies	Transport for Wales or Great Western Railway

Trains from Swansea to Cardiff cover the 34 miles (55 km) long journey taking on average 57 min with our travel partners like Transport for Wales or Great Western Railway. Normally, there are 43 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around $35 (€30), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $27 (€24). Travelers depart most frequently from Swansea and arrive in Cardiff Central.

Travel Tips: Trains from Swansea to Cardiff

Travel Tips: Travel by train to Cardiff 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 Swansea to Cardiff.

If you’re looking to save money on tickets, you can find cheap Swansea to Cardiff trains for as little as $27 (€24) in the next 7 days.

The Swansea to Cardiff train ticket price is on average $35 (€30) if you are looking to purchase your tickets for this trip in the next week.

You should expect to travel around 34 miles (55 km) between Swansea and Cardiff by train.

On average the Swansea to Cardiff train travel time is 57 min for the 34 mile (55 km) long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

Omio customers who travel this route most frequently depart from Swansea and arrive in Cardiff Central.

Passengers booking this journey most frequently board their trains from Swansea and need to travel around 1.3 miles (2.1 km) from the city center to get to this train station.

Passengers arriving in Cardiff most often arrive at Cardiff Central and need to travel around 1.1 miles (1.8 km) from this train station to the city center.

When taking a train from Swansea to Cardiff, you can count on Transport for Wales or Great Western Railway for the best way to get you to Cardiff. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Swansea and Cardiff and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

Yes, there are 43 direct trains per day from Swansea to Cardiff. You can look to travel with Transport for Wales or Great Western Railway without needing to transfer at another stop in between. Taking a direct train tends to save you time getting you to your destination, so it's worth paying attention to this when booking a ticket for this trip.

On average, there are 43 trains a day from Swansea to Cardiff. The train times and services may be different on weekends and holidays compared to weekdays.

You can take the earliest train from Swansea to Cardiff at 4: 59 AM or take the last train from Swansea to Cardiff leaving at 11: 29 PM. Look for the latest Swansea to Cardiff train schedules on Omio and book the best time to take the train for this trip.

You can find trains from Swansea to Cardiff to cost on average $35 (€30) one way if you book within the next 7 days. But we recommend buying train tickets in advance to score the best deals and save money on your trip. You’ll see tickets for the Swansea to Cardiff train generally on sale a few months before the planned travel date.

Important Stations and Airports for this connection

Swansea

Cardiff

The major railway station for departures from Swansea is Swansea. Read all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Swansea for your journey to Cardiff from Swansea.

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Address

Swansea station, High Street, Swansea, City & County of Swansea, SA1 1NU

Phone Number

+44 8450507080

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Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at the bus stops on High Street outside the station

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